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

An American anti-missile system. The correct answer is An American anti-missile system. THAAD is a land-based element of the US Missile Defense System, developed by Lockheed Martin. It destroys ballistic missiles in their final phase of flight by hitting them. It is not Israeli: Israel's own system is Arrow. It is not Indian: India's own interceptor is AD-1. The South Korea deployment was a decision of the US and South Korean governments. The official Series A answer key gives the same answer. Read more: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

Which company developed the THAAD system?

Lockheed Martin. The correct answer is Lockheed Martin. The Congressional Research Service says it developed THAAD, and that THAAD is manufactured in Troy, Alabama. The Missile Defense Agency is the US government body responsible for its development. The other companies are not named as THAAD's developer in the sources. Read more: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

What does 'hit-to-kill' mean for a THAAD interceptor?

It destroys the warhead by direct impact. The correct answer is that it destroys the warhead by direct impact. The Missile Defense Agency says THAAD uses hit-to-kill technology, whereby kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead. The sources describe no blast near the target. Read more: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

Where in South Korea is the THAAD battery stationed?

Seongju. The correct answer is Seongju. On 7 July 2016 the US and South Korean governments decided to deploy a THAAD battery. The Congressional Research Service says it is stationed at Seongju, about 130 miles south of Seoul. Read more: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

In January 2022, which country made the first operational combat intercept with a THAAD system?

The United Arab Emirates. The correct answer is the United Arab Emirates. It bought two THAAD batteries. The Missile Defense Agency says its system intercepted ballistic missiles in January 2022, the first operational combat intercept by any nation. Saudi Arabia has signed foreign military sales cases for seven batteries. Read more: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).

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