On October 1, Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles inside Israel. Although a significant number of missiles were neutralized by air defense systems, several missiles hit Israel's Nevatim military air base. Iran-based media claim that Tel Aviv has suffered extensive damage.
Since the start of the Gaza war, the United States has provided Israel with military aid and financial support. This time, the United States is sending anti-missile systems and troops to protect Israel. The Pentagon confirmed this in a statement.
Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder said in a statement that the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery is being deployed and military personnel are being sent to Israel as ordered by US President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Anti-missile systems are multi-tiered. It is a specialized weapon designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles. However, the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAD) is considered to be the most modern and powerful. And that is what the US is going to deliver to Israel.
Already Israel's anti-missile system 'Iron Dome System' is the most advanced system in the world. Meanwhile, the new US-supplied technology will further protect Tel Aviv.
Why is anti-missile defense important?
Hezbollah has been launching many rocket attacks from Lebanon into Israel for the past year. However, most of the rockets are shot down due to air defenses. Missiles can also be prevented due to such a system. Air defense is very important in modern armed combat.
Military experts believe that if there is a strong air defense system, much of the damage can be avoided. In the current situation, all powerful countries of the world have air defense systems. These systems can quickly detect and destroy enemy missiles.
As the United States' anti-ballistic missile defense system, THAAD can be easily moved from one place to another. This system is capable of destroying any missile up to a distance of 200 km. Its success rate is almost hundred percent. This result has been found in 16 tests since the start of production.
