The United States has moved its advanced THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, reflecting Washington’s concern over a possible new round of conflict with Iran. At the same time, the Pentagon is requesting $3.5 billion to replenish interceptor stocks used during the recent Iran-Israel confrontation.

Media reports confirm the redeployment of THAAD, considered one of the most sophisticated anti-missile systems in the world. Designed to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles during re-entry into the atmosphere, THAAD destroys targets through direct kinetic impact rather than explosive warheads, minimizing collateral damage.

The system has a range of roughly 200 kilometers and can intercept at altitudes above 150 kilometers. Its powerful AN/TPY-2 radar can track hundreds of targets nearly 1,000 kilometers away, making it a critical element of the U.S. and allied missile defense network.