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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), formerly Theater High Altitude Area Defense, is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system, deployed since 2008, designed to intercept and destroy short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. The THAAD interceptor carries no warhead, instead relying on its kinetic energy of impact to destroy the incoming missile. THAAD was developed after the experience of Iraq's Scud missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1991.
echolocation
the general use of reflected sound waves to locate objects
Aegis Combat System
defense system used on 20th and 21st century ships
anti-aircraft warfare
combat operations and doctrine designed to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action
quick reaction alert
heightened state of readiness of interceptor aircraft in military aviation
Army Anti-Aircraft Badge
military decoration for members of the Army (Heer) in Nazi Germany (1941–1945)
Rommelspargel
airborne landing obstacle deployed by German forces in WW2
Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar
thumb|2010 test-fire of a C-RAM. Balad, Iraq
Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
military decoration for members of the Air Force (Luftwaffe) in Nazi Germany (1941–1945)
short range air defence
anti-air against low-flying targets
acoustic mirror
technology for detecting incoming enemy aircraft, used before radar was developed
radar picket
radar-equipped station, ship, submarine, aircraft, or vehicle used to increase the radar detection range around a force
Cooperative Engagement Capability
military sensor network and fire control