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THAAD
THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, which is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their final, or terminal, phase of flight.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is a U.S. Army ground-based anti-ballistic missile system developed by Lockheed Martin, designed for strategic defense by intercepting incoming ballistic missiles in their terminal phase at high altitudes using a hit-to-kill kinetic energy interceptor.
BACKGROUND
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense, is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system, deployed since 2008, designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. The THAAD interceptor carries no warhead, instead relying on its kinetic energy of impact to destroy the incoming missile. THAAD was developed after the experience of Iraq's Scud missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1991.
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- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
- THAAD system
- anti-ballistic missile system
USAGE NOTE
THAAD is typically deployed to protect strategic assets and population centers from missile attacks, often as part of a layered missile defense strategy.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to THAAD.
The prime contractor for the THAAD weapon system, responsible for the design, development, production, and fielding of the THAAD interceptor missile, launcher, and fire control system.
Develops and produces the AN/TPY-2 radar, which is the primary sensor for the THAAD system, providing advanced detection, tracking, and discrimination capabilities.
Develops and produces the advanced solid rocket motor that powers the THAAD interceptor missile, enabling its high-altitude, hit-to-kill capability.
A United States Department of Defense agency responsible for developing, testing, and fielding a layered and integrated ballistic missile defense system, which includes the THAAD system as a critical component.
Contributes to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system, which integrates THAAD into the broader ballistic missile defense architecture, ensuring seamless operation and threat coordination.
Provides engineering, analysis, and integration support to the Missile Defense Agency for various ballistic missile defense programs, including contributions related to THAAD system development and testing.