THAAD

US Marine Corps deploys Iron Dome interceptors on Guam for China war drills

The US Marine Corps acquired the MRIC system, which combines an American radar and command-and-control system with trailer-mounted launchers carrying 20 SkyHunter interceptor missiles.

|ByAZRIEL MOSKOWITZ
Launchers carrying Tamir interceptors from the Iron Dome system were seen recently during their first deployment beyond the US mainland, as part of a US military exercise on Guam.
US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.

Trump to meet munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

The United States has supplied large quantities of weapons to allies while also using munitions in its own military operations, raising concerns about inventories.

|ByREUTERS
Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over the West Bank city of Hebron, June 8, 2026.

As third Israel-Iran war looms closer, IDF needs to make it count - analysis

With fewer interceptors left, training and technology have become the last line of defense in an endless loop of escalation and deterrence.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
THAAD missile defense battery

Lockheed Martin breaks ground for new THAAD missile manufacturing facility

During the month-long war with Iran, 'The Washington Post' quoted several American officials as stating that over 200 THAAD interceptors were fired in defense of Israel.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

US THAAD air defense system's first use was in Houthi attack on UAE - analysis

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system was used for the first time in an operation during a missile attack on the UAE last week.

JANUARY 22, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Lockheed Martin Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptor is seen during the third annual "Made in America Product Showcase" on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, July 15, 2019.

IDF completes Patriot, Iron Dome drill

Two unnamed foreign military delegations observed drill and will participate in panel discussions with IDF.

APRIL 18, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Iron Dome testing

Israel, US military complete THAAD missile defense drills

"The cooperation between the defense system and its American equivalent emphasizes the professionalism and operational strength that brings better protection to the skies of Israel."

APRIL 2, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
ael, US complete first ever THAAD missile defense drills

What is one of the world's most advanced missile defense systems doing in Israel?

According to one expert, the deployment and its connected drill should not be looked at as one taking place due to regional events but as one which should have occurred years ago.

MARCH 6, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test

U.S. THAAD missile defense system deployed in Israel, part of joint drill

According to IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Ronen Manelis, the THAAD system will be deployed to southern Israel and some 200 American troops will take part in the drill.

MARCH 5, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A U.S. Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system is seen on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.