Saudi Arabia activates US THAAD to deter looming Iran missile threat

Saudi Arabia activates US THAAD to deter looming Iran missile threat

"...The battery was reportedly purchased in a deal with US President Donald Trump during his first term, which includes an additional six THAAD batteries, 44 launchers, and 360 interceptors. ..."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks

US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks

"...The Pentagon said Tuesday that the first of what will ultimately be about 100 U.S. troops have arrived along with some components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system − THAAD. It marks the first U.S. deployment of troops in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks a year ago that ignited the war in Gaza and reflects a possible expansion of the conflict. Major Gen. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in a statement that some components of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery system arrived Sunday and that more were on the wayp> Reference: www.usatoday.com .

Saudi Arabia to manufacture parts of Lockheed missile defense system

Saudi Arabia to manufacture parts of Lockheed missile defense system

"RIYADH, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), has signed agreements for Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts of its missile defense system ...The sub-contracts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system will enhance manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia and transfer expertise to strengthen the country’s defence industry, Lockheed said in a statement on Monday..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

We know that these groups are affiliated with Iran,” Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said | Attacks on American forces rise

900 US troops deployed to the Middle East as attacks on American forces rise

"...units are meant to accompany and operate a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and Patriot battalions ordered to be spread across the region. ...Twenty-one American troops have suffered injuries from these attacks, many of them traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). ..."

Reference: thehill.com .

Lockheed Martin Missile Contract Boost To Extend Production In Arkansas

Lockheed Martin Missile Contract Boost To Extend Production In Arkansas

"...According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin’s Missile and Fire Control (MFC) division based in Grand Prairie, Texas, received the multimillion dollar adjustment to a previously awarded fixed-price contract for production of 20 additional Lot 8 Interceptors and associated production support efforts for the Pentagon’s so-called Missile Defense Agency’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) project office in Huntsville, Ala..."

Reference: ualrpublicradio.org .

Lockheed Martin Receives $528 Million THAAD Missile-Defense Contract

Lockheed Martin Receives $528 Million THAAD Missile-Defense Contract

"...The Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $528 million contract in December 2015 for production and delivery of interceptors for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The new interceptors will support a growing number of U.S. Army THAAD units. ..."

Reference: www.prnewswire.com .

Japan considers introduction of new U.S. system for defense against North Korean missiles

Japan considers introduction of new U.S. system for defense against North Korean missiles

"...The Defense Ministry is also considering deploying the Aegis-based SM-3 system on the ground, the sources said. The ministry has already asked Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to conduct research on how to operate the THAAD system and ground-based SM-3 interceptors..."

Reference: www.japantimes.co.jp .

China Working hard to prevent South Korea / U.S. Partnered Missile Defense

China Works to Block U.S. Missile Defense Deployment

"... THAAD units are equipped with a high-technology radar capable known as the AN/TPY-2. The X-band radar can spot, track, and identify ballistic missile launches over long distances and very high altitudes. The radar also could be used for “cooperative engagement” missile defense ..."

Reference: freebeacon.com .

United Arab Emirates Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) modification to an existing contract

Lockheed Martin providing missile spare parts to United Arab Emirants

"...Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Dallas, Texas, has been awarded an $11,090,210 firm-fixed-price modification to an existing contract for United Arab Emirates Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) foreign military sales spares...."

Reference: www.magnoliareporter.com .

Military shoots down missile

Military shoots down missile

"...U.S. Missile Defense Agency said in a statement last week. The test was the latest for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which is part of a planned missile defense shield for the U.S...."

Reference: www.mauiweekly.com .