THAAD Insights

What is THAAD?

THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is a U.S. Army anti-ballistic missile system designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal (descent) phase. It uses a hit-to-kill approach, directly colliding with the incoming missile to neutralize the threat. THAAD is commonly used to protect critical assets and populated areas from ballistic missile attacks.

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What other technologies are related to THAAD?

THAAD Competitor Technologies

PATRIOT

PATRIOT is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary system used by the United States Army and several allied nations. It competes with THAAD in the missile defense market.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 54% (290) of relevant job posts

MEADS

MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defense System) is a ground-based air defense system developed as a NATO project. It is designed to intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft, so it directly competes with THAAD.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 100% (59) of relevant job posts

Aegis

Aegis is a ship-based missile defense system used by the US Navy and other navies. The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System can intercept ballistic missiles, which makes it a competitor to THAAD.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 20% (239) of relevant job posts

THAAD Complementary Technologies

FAAD

FAAD (Forward Area Air Defense) is a command and control system used to manage air defense assets, including THAAD. It enhances the overall air and missile defense capability.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 90% (125) of relevant job posts

C2BMC

C2BMC (Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications) is a system used to integrate various missile defense systems, including THAAD, to provide a comprehensive layered defense.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 47% (239) of relevant job posts

GMD

GMD (Ground-Based Midcourse Defense) is a U.S. strategic missile defense system designed to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in their midcourse phase. It works in conjunction with THAAD as part of a layered defense.

mentioned alongside THAAD in 42% (78) of relevant job posts