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The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. Credit: US Army via Wikimedia Commons.
Report: US deploys additional THAAD, Patriot systems in Israel
The positioning of the batteries aims to counter missile threats tied to Tehran and its regional proxies.
JNS Staff
April 6, 2025
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), with Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi in Israel on Oct. 31, 2024. Credit: IDF.
CENTCOM chief discusses countering Iran threat on Israel visit
Gen. Erik Kurilla and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi "held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness."
Nov. 3, 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, March 26, 2024. Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/U.S. Department of Defense.
Gallant thanks Austin for ‘unwavering’ US support
The Israeli defense minister briefed his American counterpart on the IDF's "precision strikes on military targets in Iran."
Oct. 27, 2024
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. Credit: US Army via Wikimedia Commons.
Austin: US THAAD aerial-defense system ‘in place’ in Israel
"We have the ability to put it into operation very quickly, and we're on pace with our expectations," the Pentagon chief said.
Oct. 21, 2024
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. Credit: US Army via Wikimedia Commons.
Biden updates Congress on US military’s Mideast posture
America will continue to support the defense of Israel, an "ironclad" commitment, U.S. President Joe Biden wrote to congressional leadership.
Oct. 16, 2024
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. Credit: US Army via Wikimedia Commons.
US to send advanced aerial-defense system to Israel
THAAD batteries have been deployed in Israel twice before in recent years.
Oct. 13, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the press after meeting with Syrian officials at Tehran's embassy in Damascus, Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty Images.
Iran warns US: ‘No red lines’ in defending its interests
Washington is "putting lives of its troops at risk by deploying them to operate U.S. missile systems in Israel," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Oct. 13, 2024
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. Credit: US Army via Wikimedia Commons.
US ups military posture in Middle East
The Pentagon announced the deployment of additional air defense systems and troops in response to “recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces."
Oct. 22, 2023
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) mobile ballistic missile interception system being loaded by the U.S. Air Force for delivery to Israel. Credit: U.S. Army Europe.
Biden administration approves large-scale military sales to Gulf states
Saudi Arabia will receive Patriot missiles and the UAE will receive Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles to protect against Iran-sponsored threats.
Aug. 3, 2022