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The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

The THAAD is a storied missile defence system known for its ability to intercept ballistic missiles. It will boost the already dominant Iron Dome missile defence system of Israel.&nbsp;

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorised the deployment of the THAAD battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, said Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Pat Ryder in a statement on Sunday (Oct 13). Biden said in Florida on Sunday that he agreed to the deployment “to defend Israel.”&nbsp;

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<h2>What is THAAD? What are its capabilities? </h2>

THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense.&nbsp;THAAD is one of the most advanced missile defence systems of the US.

It is an integrated air and missile defence system built for the US Army&nbsp;by Lockheed Martin, which describes THAAD as a 'highly effective, combat-proven defence against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.'

THAAD is the only US defence system that can intercept incoming missiles from outside and inside the atmosphere.&nbsp;

The US currently has seven THAAD batteries. An eighth system is being built and will be field-ready in 2025.

Each THAAD battery has&nbsp;six launchers mounted on trucks, 48 missile interceptors, as well as radio and radar systems. It takes 95 soldiers to operate one THAAD battery.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ukraine-crisis-us-thaad-vs-russian-s-400-missile-defence-system-451457/ukraine-sends-request-to-us-for-thaad-451451">Also read: Ukraine crisis: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system</a>

THAAD can intercept targets up to 200 kilometres away. It mainly intercepts and destroys short-range, medium-range and limited intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

THAAD is operated by the US Army, and the US&nbsp;Missile Defense Agency is responsible for the system. 
 
Highly mobile and deployable worldwide, THAAD can defend population centres and infrastructure in the area of operation. It is interoperable with&nbsp; 
other ballistic missile defence systems like the Patriot system of the US.

<h2>How will the war in Middle East change after THAAD deployment?</h2>

Israel, fighting a multifront war in the Middle East, will get a boost from THAAD as both Hamas and Hezbollah have been firing rockets and missiles across the border.

Israel&nbsp;had done a ground invasion of Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's rocket attacks. It&nbsp;is thought to be preparing a counterstrike against Iran which had dropped up to 180 missiles on October 1, soon after Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed group Hezbollah, was killed by Israel in Lebanon.

The US has been pressing Israel to spare the nuclear and energy facilities of Iran, given the potential ramifications for the global economy.

Iran has already warned the US against sending its military to the region.

The presence of THAAD and the US troops will add more fire to the conflict and risk an all-out-war despite diplomatic efforts to contain the tensions.

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Last year after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, the US deployed a THAAD battery to the Middle East, in addition to the Patriot defence system to protect American military assets in the region.

In 2019, the US had sent a THAAD battery to Israel for training purposes, Ryder said.

Israel earlier had the American Patriot defence system for a decade, which has been retired recently.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.

The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. The THAAD is a storied missile defence system known for its ability to intercept ballistic missiles. It will boost the already dominant Iron Dome missile defence system of Israel. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorised the deployment of the THAAD battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, said Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Pat Ryder in a statement on Sunday (Oct 13). Biden said in Florida on Sunday that he agreed to the deployment “to defend Israel.” WATCH: US To Send 'THAAD' Missile Battery To Israel × What is THAAD? What are its capabilities? THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. THAAD is one of the most advanced missile defence systems of the US. It is an integrated air and missile defence system built for the US Army by Lockheed Martin, which describes THAAD as a 'highly effective, combat-proven defence against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.' THAAD is the only US defence system that can intercept incoming missiles from outside and inside the atmosphere. The US currently has seven THAAD batteries. An eighth system is being built and will be field-ready in 2025. Each THAAD battery has six launchers mounted on trucks, 48 missile interceptors, as well as radio and radar systems. It takes 95 soldiers to operate one THAAD battery. Also read: Ukraine crisis: US THAAD vs Russian S-400 missile defence system THAAD can intercept targets up to 200 kilometres away. It mainly intercepts and destroys short-range, medium-range and limited intermediate-range ballistic missiles. THAAD is operated by the US Army, and the US Missile Defense Agency is responsible for the system. Highly mobile and deployable worldwide, THAAD can defend population centres and infrastructure in the area of operation. It is interoperable with other ballistic missile defence systems like the Patriot system of the US. How will the war in Middle East change after THAAD deployment? Israel, fighting a multifront war in the Middle East, will get a boost from THAAD as both Hamas and Hezbollah have been firing rockets and missiles across the border. Israel had done a ground invasion of Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's rocket attacks. It is thought to be preparing a counterstrike against Iran which had dropped up to 180 missiles on October 1, soon after Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed group Hezbollah, was killed by Israel in Lebanon. The US has been pressing Israel to spare the nuclear and energy facilities of Iran, given the potential ramifications for the global economy. Iran has already warned the US against sending its military to the region. The presence of THAAD and the US troops will add more fire to the conflict and risk an all-out-war despite diplomatic efforts to contain the tensions. Also read: How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system intercepts rockets fired by Hamas Last year after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, the US deployed a THAAD battery to the Middle East, in addition to the Patriot defence system to protect American military assets in the region. In 2019, the US had sent a THAAD battery to Israel for training purposes, Ryder said. Israel earlier had the American Patriot defence system for a decade, which has been retired recently. (With inputs from agencies)

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South&nbsp;Korean&nbsp;protesters scuffled with police on Monday (April 23) during a demonstration against a plan to bring some 22 construction vehicles into a U.S. anti-missile system base, in what could become a political risk for President Moon Jae-in ahead of the first inter-Korean&nbsp;summit&nbsp;in more than a decade.

About 200 protesters in the southern city of Seongju blocked the road to oppose the deployment of construction trucks, equipment and workers into the site hosting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.

"A peace treaty is being discussed... There is no more North Korea (nuclear threat) as an excuse (for deployment of THAAD). We can neither understand nor accept construction plans to operate the THAAD," the THAAD residents' committee said in a statement.

As recently stated by&nbsp;one of&nbsp;the opponent's to&nbsp;the deployment of&nbsp;US anti-missile systems, Justice Party MP Kim Jong-dae, "we must approach the THAAD issue not from&nbsp;the standpoint of&nbsp;protests around&nbsp;the base, but&nbsp;from the point of&nbsp;view of&nbsp;a strategic atmosphere of&nbsp;peace, including the development of&nbsp;inter-Korean and North Korean-US relations."

The system is aimed at defending against an attack by North Korea which has been pursuing nuclear and missile programs in defiance of UN&nbsp;Security Council resolutions, prompting threats of war from both the North and the United States.

The Defence Ministry said it is checking the exact number of residents injured from Monday's scuffle, although "no one seems to have been severely injured so far," an official said.

Taking turns in small groups, residents of Soseong-ri have been blocking the only road to the site since the middle of last year, so that no military vehicles enter the deployment site, forcing the U.S. military to use helicopters instead to shuttle fuel, food and other supplies.

The US Army's THAAD system that has been deployed in&nbsp;South Korea under&nbsp;the 2016 deal between&nbsp;the two countries is designed to&nbsp;shoot down&nbsp;short- to&nbsp;medium-range ballistic missiles in&nbsp;the terminal phase of&nbsp;their approach to&nbsp;a target.

China strongly opposes the THAAD deployment as&nbsp;it believes it could be used as&nbsp;an instrument against&nbsp;the country.

About 200 protesters in the southern city of Seongju blocked the road to oppose the deployment of construction trucks, equipment and workers into the site hosting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system

South Korean protesters scuffled with police on Monday (April 23) during a demonstration against a plan to bring some 22 construction vehicles into a U.S. anti-missile system base, in what could become a political risk for President Moon Jae-in ahead of the first inter-Korean summit in more than a decade. About 200 protesters in the southern city of Seongju blocked the road to oppose the deployment of construction trucks, equipment and workers into the site hosting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. "A peace treaty is being discussed... There is no more North Korea (nuclear threat) as an excuse (for deployment of THAAD). We can neither understand nor accept construction plans to operate the THAAD," the THAAD residents' committee said in a statement. As recently stated by one of the opponent's to the deployment of US anti-missile systems, Justice Party MP Kim Jong-dae, "we must approach the THAAD issue not from the standpoint of protests around the base, but from the point of view of a strategic atmosphere of peace, including the development of inter-Korean and North Korean-US relations." The system is aimed at defending against an attack by North Korea which has been pursuing nuclear and missile programs in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions, prompting threats of war from both the North and the United States. The Defence Ministry said it is checking the exact number of residents injured from Monday's scuffle, although "no one seems to have been severely injured so far," an official said. Taking turns in small groups, residents of Soseong-ri have been blocking the only road to the site since the middle of last year, so that no military vehicles enter the deployment site, forcing the U.S. military to use helicopters instead to shuttle fuel, food and other supplies. The US Army's THAAD system that has been deployed in South Korea under the 2016 deal between the two countries is designed to shoot down short- to medium-range ballistic missiles in the terminal phase of their approach to a target. China strongly opposes the THAAD deployment as it believes it could be used as an instrument against the country.

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The deployment of an advanced US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea will not be discussed when defence chiefs meet at an Asian security forum on the weekend, South Korean defence officials said today. 
 
The United States and South Korea began talks on deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile system after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test in January&nbsp;and launched a long-range rocket a month later. 
 
&quot;Recent North Korean missile tests showed the need for improved missile defences, even though the latest test launch on Tuesday was a failure,&quot;&nbsp;US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said en route to the Shangri-La Dialogue, a three-day Asian security meeting being held in Singapore from Friday. 
 
&quot;There is no plan for discussions on THAAD at the Shangri-La Dialogue,&quot; a South Korean defence ministry official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said separate talks on the missile defence system were continuing between South Korea and the United States. 
 
&quot;When the issues are coordinated, there will be an announcement,&quot; the official said. 
 
A senior US defence official said there were still &quot;a lot of technical issues to get through&quot;, but a public announcement would be made soon. 
 
China and Russia oppose the deployment of THAAD, which operates powerful radar capable of penetrating deep into their territories. South Korea and the United States say it is needed in response to the heightened missile threat from North Korea. 
 
Carter waved aside concerns expressed by China that deployment of the THAAD system&rsquo;s radars on the Korean peninsula could upset the balance of power by reducing the strategic deterrence of China&#39;s ballistic missile system. 
 
&quot;The implementation will be a series of decisions that we take together and it&rsquo;s for our own protection against North Korea. Everybody should understand that,&quot; Carter said. 
 
North Korea&#39;s attempt to fire an intermediate-range missile on Tuesday failed, South Korea and the United States said, following three earlier failures to launch a Musudan missile, which has a design range of more than 3,000 km (1,800 miles). 
 
In February, a North Korean rocket launch put an object into space, but that was seen as a cover for intercontinental ballistic missile development. 
 
The North has conducted a series of tests since then, claiming to have made progress on missile technology.

The United States and South Korea began talks on deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile system after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test in January

The deployment of an advanced US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea will not be discussed when defence chiefs meet at an Asian security forum on the weekend, South Korean defence officials said today. The United States and South Korea began talks on deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile system after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and launched a long-range rocket a month later. "Recent North Korean missile tests showed the need for improved missile defences, even though the latest test launch on Tuesday was a failure," US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said en route to the Shangri-La Dialogue, a three-day Asian security meeting being held in Singapore from Friday. "There is no plan for discussions on THAAD at the Shangri-La Dialogue," a South Korean defence ministry official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said separate talks on the missile defence system were continuing between South Korea and the United States. "When the issues are coordinated, there will be an announcement," the official said. A senior US defence official said there were still "a lot of technical issues to get through", but a public announcement would be made soon. China and Russia oppose the deployment of THAAD, which operates powerful radar capable of penetrating deep into their territories. South Korea and the United States say it is needed in response to the heightened missile threat from North Korea. Carter waved aside concerns expressed by China that deployment of the THAAD system’s radars on the Korean peninsula could upset the balance of power by reducing the strategic deterrence of China's ballistic missile system. "The implementation will be a series of decisions that we take together and it’s for our own protection against North Korea. Everybody should understand that," Carter said. North Korea's attempt to fire an intermediate-range missile on Tuesday failed, South Korea and the United States said, following three earlier failures to launch a Musudan missile, which has a design range of more than 3,000 km (1,800 miles). In February, a North Korean rocket launch put an object into space, but that was seen as a cover for intercontinental ballistic missile development. The North has conducted a series of tests since then, claiming to have made progress on missile technology.

South Korean, US missile defence talks continue, but not at Asian forum