US to deploy THAAD missile defense system in Israel

Virginia [US], October 14 (ANI): The United States (US) is sending its advanced anti-missile system -- Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery, to Israel, along with a US military crew to operate it.

An announcement in this regard was made by the Pentagon on Sunday.

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. General Pat Ryder said in a statement that at the direction of the President, Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the