First THAAD Missile Defense Drill In Israel Completed | Israel Defense

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First THAAD Missile Defense Drill In Israel Completed

Or Heller | 03/04/2019

THAAD System in Israel (Photo: US ARMY EUROPE)

The IDF announced the end of the first practical deployment of the American THAAD anti-ballistic missile defense system to Israel.

The missile defense system was deployed to Israel during earlt March, along with 250 American perosonnel belonging to the US European Command (EUCOM) as part of a joind drill between the two allies. During the drill, the THAAD system, particed a variety of scenarios as well as the ability to integrate in into the IAF's Air Defense Array.

"The cooperation between the Air Defense Array and its American counterpart emphasizes the professionalism and operational strengh that it brings better protecrion of the skies of Israel", said Brig.-Gen. Ran Kochac, commander of Israel's Aerial Defense Division. "The system is integrated as an equivalent of the Israeli Arrow Weapons System and brings with it complementary capabilities. Thanks to the professional relationship and the joint training, we are better prepared for real-life challenges".

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