The term 'Thermal High Altitude Area Defense', sometimes mentioned in

The term ‘Thermal High Altitude Area Defense’, sometimes mentioned in news, refers to

[amp_mcq option1=”Anti-Missile system.” option2=”Air-launched cruise missile.” option3=”Aircraft navigation system.” option4=”Surface-to-air guided weapon.” correct=”option1″]

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Thermal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an anti-ballistic missile system developed by the United States. It is designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (when they are descending towards their target) within or outside the atmosphere.

– THAAD uses a “hit-to-kill” technology, meaning the interceptor missile destroys the incoming threat through kinetic energy upon direct impact.
– It is designed to defend against threats over a large area.

THAAD is part of the United States’ broader ballistic missile defense system. It is typically deployed to protect critical military and civilian sites.

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