Thursday, December 04, 2008

THAAD

IOC: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

SAM & ABM Missiles:
THAAD-missile

Sensors & Communications:
AN/TPY-2

Guns & Missile Launchers:
THAAD-launcher

Description: The Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a ground based system designed to destroy a wide variety of theater ballistic missiles. The THAAD consists of a hit-to-kill missile, radar; launcher, and BMC3 (Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications) system.

The THAAD system provides the first capability against long-range ballistic missiles. It will be capable of counter such missiles at long ranges avoiding the effects of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) payloads on battlefield troops and civilian populations.

THAAD - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Wednesday, January 03, 2007 Missile Defense Agency (MDA) production contract for two THAAD ballistic missile defense systems awarded to Lockheed Martin in late 2006/early 2007. The two THAAD weapon systems also include 48 interceptors, six missile launchers, and two fire control and communications units. The contract was valued at $619 million and fielding starting in in fiscal year 2009.
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News
Raytheon Awarded First Phase of Army's Integrated Battle Command System

FMS: United Arab Emirates Wants Three THAAD Air Defense Systems

MDA Justifies Missile Defense Against Iranian Threat

THAAD Weapon System Achieves First Successful Intercept of a Separating Target

US Army Activates First Battery of THAAD Weapon System at Fort Bliss

TPY-2 Radar Successful in THAAD October 2007 Missile Defense Test

THAAD Weapon System Conducts Successful Exo-Atmospheric Interceptor Test

Lockheed Martin Camden Factory to Manufacture THAAD Launcher and Fire Control Unit

THAAD Conducts Successful Endo-Atmospheric Intercept Test

AEGIS BMD 3.6 Capabilty Tested Successfully by the US Navy

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Notes
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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