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Saudi Arabia Commissions First THAAD Missile Defense Unit

Adhidev Jasrotia
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Last updated: July 3, 2025
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The Saudi Royal Air Defense Force has officially inducted its first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system unit into operational service, the Ministry of Defense announced during a formal ceremony held at the Air Defense Forces Institute in Jeddah.

The commissioning follows the successful completion of system testing, evaluation, and comprehensive field training for Saudi personnel. The milestone marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance its air defense capabilities against ballistic missile threats.

The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Gen. Mazyad Al-Amro, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, who symbolically handed over the unit flag to the commander of the 1st Air Defense Group, signifying its full operational readiness.

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The deployment of the THAAD battery is part of a broader defense initiative aimed at securing critical national infrastructure and reinforcing the Kingdom’s deterrence posture. The U.S.-built THAAD system is designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase using a hit-to-kill approach.

Personnel assigned to the new unit previously completed specialized training at Fort Bliss in Texas, where they were prepared for the complex operational demands of the THAAD system. The training and deployment underscore the growing defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

The Kingdom is expected to continue expanding its THAAD capabilities in the coming years as part of its long-term defense modernization strategy.

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