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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-israels-iron-dome-missile-defence-system-intercepts-rockets-fired-by-hamas-384586">Also read: How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system intercepts rockets fired by Hamas</a> 
 
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)

US to send THAAD to Israel. What you should know about this powerful missile defence system

The United States has decided to curb military support and other aid programs to Cambodia owing to recent &quot;democratic setbacks&quot; faced by the country. 
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&quot;Recent setbacks to democracy in Cambodia, however, caused us deep concern, including Senate elections on February 25 that failed to represent the genuine will of the Cambodian people,&quot; the White House said.

The official statement from the Trump administration noted that it was &quot;suspending or curtailing&quot; several programmes to Cambodia including USAID, military assistance and treasury aid among others due to the ongoing instability in the nation.

The aid cut is likely to affect Cambodia&#39;s military and taxation department among others. The White House will continue to extend its support to Cambodia&#39;s healthcare and agriculture.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

The Trump administration noted that it was "suspending or curtailing" several programmes to Cambodia

The United States has decided to curb military support and other aid programs to Cambodia owing to recent "democratic setbacks" faced by the country. "Recent setbacks to democracy in Cambodia, however, caused us deep concern, including Senate elections on February 25 that failed to represent the genuine will of the Cambodian people," the White House said. The official statement from the Trump administration noted that it was "suspending or curtailing" several programmes to Cambodia including USAID, military assistance and treasury aid among others due to the ongoing instability in the nation. The aid cut is likely to affect Cambodia's military and taxation department among others. The White House will continue to extend its support to Cambodia's healthcare and agriculture. (With inputs from Reuters)

US cuts aid, military support to Cambodia

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