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THAAD

The THAAD system is fully integrated and includes five major components: launchers, interceptors, a radar, THAAD fire control and communications (TFCC) units, and THAAD-specific support equipment.

  • Two Batteries of THAAD soldiers are certified on the THAAD system and are supporting continued testing of the system.
  • THAAD is in production and delivering significant capability to the Warfighter.  The system has a track record of 100% mission success in flight testing.
  • THAAD is interoperable with other BMDS elements and can accept cues from Aegis, satellites and other external sensors, as well as work in concert with the Patriot/PAC-3.
  • The first THAAD Warfighter Battery was activated in May of 2008, with the second THAAD Warfighter Battery Activation following in October of 2009.

THAAD is a trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

THAAD

On November 22, 2005, Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a developmental flight test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAADTM) missile at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. This was the first flight of the Block ’04 missile that is being tested under an Engineering and Manufacturing contract awarded to Lockheed Martin in 2000. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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The THAAD weapon system consists of launchers, interceptors, a radar, a fire control unit and THAAD-specific support equipment. These elements work in concert to detect, identify, assign, and destroy incoming ballistic missiles. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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Lockheed Martin's THAAD Weapon System Achieves First Successful Intercept of a Separating Target. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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THAAD achieved its first Salvo intercept of two THAAD interceptors against one complex separating target at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on March 17, 2009. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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THAAD flight tests are operated by U.S. Army soldiers. The entire flight test takes 7 soldiers to operate; 2 soldiers for the launcher, 3 soldiers for the TFCC, and 2 soldiers for the radar. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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The THAAD has activated two Batteries to date from the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 11th BDE. There are 99 soldiers per THAAD Battery. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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THAAD delivered the First Battery to the Warfighter in 2009. The system is currently undergoing operational testing at Ft. Bliss to support a material release of the weapons system. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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THAAD (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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On November 22, 2005, Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a developmental flight test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAADTM) missile at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. This was the first flight of the Block ’04 missile that is being tested under an Engineering and Manufacturing contract awarded to Lockheed Martin in 2000. (Photo by Lockheed Martin)

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