Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defence | Official website
Yesterday, October 14, the United States began deploying an advance team of military personnel and initial components necessary to operate the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in Israel. This information was shared by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
According to Ryder, "Over the coming days, additional U.S. military personnel and THAAD battery components will continue to arrive in Israel." The aim is for the battery to become fully operational soon, although specific timelines are not being disclosed for security reasons.
Ryder emphasized that "The deployment of the THAAD battery to Israel underscores the United States' commitment to the defense of Israel and to defend Americans in Israel from any ballistic missile attacks by Iran."
