The U.S. Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system has further demonstrated its capabilities in the first Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test against an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)-class target. This successful intercept marks 14 successful tests out of 14 attempts for the THAAD system. THAAD is currently forward-deployed protecting U.S. and allied forces in Guam and the Republic of Korea. Story: https://www.mda.mil/news/17news0007.html | U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

11K views · 62 reactions | Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) plays a vital role in the United States' strategy to establish a comprehensive, multi-tiered ballistic missile defense network. This missile can reach a peak speed of about eight times the speed of sound, placing it in the “hypersonic” category. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook