US sending THAAD System to Israel. US confirms it’s sending missile defense battery, 100 troops to operate it, to Israel.

Pentagon says deployment of THAAD system, associated crew of US military personnel, will help bolster Israel’s air defenses following Iran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attacks.

Pentagon: Advanced THAAD air defense system to be deployed to Israel

The Pentagon said on Sunday that it would send the advanced THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) air defense system to Israel and assign American soldiers to operate it as tensions in the region continue to escalate over a threat that Iran may attack the Jewish state in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on Iran’s forces in Syria.

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Key facts on the deployment: US sending THAAD System to Israel

U.S. Troops: Around 100 American troops will be assigned to operate the THAAD battery.

• Approval Defense Secretary: Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder identified Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as the one who cleared the deployment, following a directive from President Joe Biden.
• THAAD System Capability: The THAAD system carries a range of 150-200 kilometers (93-124 miles). This gives wider defenses compared to the Patriot system. The element is made up of six launchers and 48 interceptors, along with highly technological equipment for radar. To man it, 95 personnel are needed.

Strengthening Israel’s Defenses

• This deployment has followed missile attacks launched by Iran on Israel in April and October, Ryder claimed.
• The U.S. is bolstering the Israeli defense systems as precautionary measure against probable ballistic missiles that Iran may receive.
• This development shows Washington will never backpedal in improving Israel’s safety and security.
• The U.S. has placed Patriot and THAAD air defense systems around the Middle East to protect its assets and allies.
• In 2019, Washington deployed a THAAD battery to Israel to conduct joint training between the two allies.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the use of social media, stating that the US supplies arms to Israel and station U.S. troops in the country with the plan for them to operate missile defense systems.
• According to him, Iran has “no red lines” while defending its people and interests, a few days after Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.

U.S.-Israel Strategic Coordination: US sending THAAD System to Israel

• In the aftermath of these events, officials in Washington have been in close coordination with Tel Aviv to fully work out a coordinated response to those Iranian missile attacks.
• The Israeli retaliatory attacks might target the Iranian military and energy infrastructures.
• The deployment proves that the United States has a responsibility to protect its allies and bring stability into the Middle East region.
• That is what makes THAAD’s deployment a strategic bolstering of defense capabilities especially with Iran continuing to launch its missiles and rising tensions in the Middle East.

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