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U.S. THAAD System Intercepts Houthi Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Aimed at Israel on December 26, 2024, After 18 Years Waiting
Dec 27, 2024, 03:18 PM
The U.S. THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system successfully intercepted a Houthi medium-range ballistic missile launched from Yemen at Israel on the night of December 26, 2024. This event marks the first operational use of the THAAD system since its deployment in Israel. Reports indicate that American soldiers were involved in the interception, with one soldier expressing a sense of fulfillment after 18 years of waiting for such a moment. The interception was conducted in conjunction with Israel's Arrow defense system, underscoring the collaborative defense efforts between the U.S. and Israel against missile threats from the region.
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