QUESTION

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Science & Technology

Prelims 2018

What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?

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Explanation

  • THAAD is a missile defense system developed by the United States to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase of flight.

  • It is designed to defend against threats both within and outside the Earth's atmosphere, providing protection against potential missile attacks.

  • THAAD has been deployed by the United States military and has also been sold to allied countries such as South Korea and Saudi Arabia.

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