What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]

(a) An Israeli radar system

(b) India’s indigenous anti-missile programme

(c) An American anti-missile system

(d) A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea.


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

  • The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a highly effective, combat-proven defense against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.
  • THAAD is the only U.S. system designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere.

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Consider the following statements:                                               

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