Why the U.S.’s Thaad is So Significant for Israel | WSJ

Why the U.S.’s Thaad is So Significant for Israel | WSJ

Israel’s military has some of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, which includes the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow systems. In the aftermath of Iran launching roughly 180 ballistic missiles at Israel at the beginning of October, the U.S. says its stepping in to help bolster Israel’s defenses with a Thaad system and troops to operate it.

WSJ explains how the U.S.-deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will further strengthen Israel’s arsenal.

Chapters:
0:00 Israel’s air defense systems
0:50 What can Thaad do
2:51 How Thaad works
3:48 Current equipment and limitations

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