THAAD defense system is capable of intercepting and destroying short- and medium-range missiles
Riyadh: The US missile defense system ‘THAAD’ has been made operational in Saudi Arabia.
According to Arab media, US CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla announced that the first battery of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system has become operational in Saudi Arabia.
The report states that General Kurilla congratulated Saudi military officials and other representatives on the activation of the THAAD defense system.
What is the THAAD defense system?
According to a report by a British news outlet, the THAAD defense system is capable of intercepting and destroying short- and medium-range missiles.
The system has a range of 200 kilometers and operates at altitudes of up to 150 kilometers.
The dirtiest air in the world
- 11 گھنٹے قبل
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
- 13 گھنٹے قبل
Pakistan condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping
- ایک دن قبل
Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream team
- 3 گھنٹے قبل
Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
- 13 گھنٹے قبل
Washington plans to announce nuclear agreement with Riyadh, US media reports
- ایک دن قبل
Who counts as “working class”?
- ایک دن قبل
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering support
- 3 گھنٹے قبل
India's angry Gen Z protesters say Modi must fix accountability
- ایک گھنٹہ قبل
Samsung launches new, more expensive foldable smartphones
- 20 گھنٹے قبل
Godzilla actor dies at 18 after tragic car accident
- ایک دن قبل
How the Michigan Senate primary activated every bitter Democratic grudge
- ایک دن قبل
