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U.S. Deploys Three THAAD Systems to Israel; Over 20 C-17 Flights Deliver Aid

Oct 21, 2024, 03:23 AM

The United States has rapidly deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense systems to Israel amid rising regional tensions. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed the deployment and other force-posture adjustments with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, confirming that the THAAD systems are now 'in place' in Israel. Multiple flights of US Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, including flights from Texas, Alabama, Dover, and Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base, have delivered military equipment to Israel's Nevatim Air Base since October 14. Reports indicate that over 20 C-17 flights have landed in Israel in recent days, and three THAAD systems are now operational. U.S. military convoys carrying THAAD components have been seen moving through southern Israel, bolstering the country's defenses in response to emerging threats.