Israel Gets THAAD: Why This U.S. System Is Considered More Lethal Than Israel’s Iron Dome & Others

As Israel’s defense systems struggle to intercept Hezbollah’s drones, the U.S. has deployed its advanced THAAD missile defense system to help Israel “defend itself.” THAAD is designed to intercept missiles during their final phase, but will it succeed where Israel’s Iron Dome and other systems fell short?