News Encyclopedia: What is the THAAD Defense System

The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test

The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test Source: Successful Mission (Public Domain)

The THAAD System is being deployed in South Korea by the United States, drawing great opposition from Beijing officials. So what exactly is the THAAD Defense System? Winmas Yu talks about the history and specifications of this system in this episode of News Encyclopedia.



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