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THAAD, in first operational use, destroys midrange ballistic missile in Houthi attack

The United Arab Emirates is the first to use the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System in an attack by Houthi militants. It successfully took out a mid-range ballistic missile aimed at a civilian site in the country.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

14 months ago

US military may send missile defense batteries to the Middle East in wake of Iran strike

“There has always been a supply and demand problem when it comes to U.S. air and missile defenses. We have 15 battalions of Patriot defenses, for example, deployed in at least 10 countries and territories around the world."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

F-15s, air defense systems and thousands of US troops heading to Saudi Arabia

The Pentagon is sending Air Force F-15s, new air defense systems and other assets — along with thousands of U.S. troops — to Saudi Arabia.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

These Army moves aim to regain missile defense edge against Russia and China

Systems, software and upgrades will begin fielding next year and go through 2024.

4 years ago

Army missile defense has atrophied. Here’s what is happening to beef it up

More units, more training, better equipment are all aimed to fill missile defense gaps.

4 years ago

Army to get THAAD and Patriot systems to communicate within two years

The one-star general in charge of the Army's air and missile defense modernization sees a path to tying together THAAD and Patriot on the battlefield.

5 years ago