Yesterday (Sunday), March 31st 2019, the European Command of the United States Army (EUCOM) completed its first ever rapid deployment of the THAAD missile defense system into Israel.
Approximately a month ago, following extensive operational preparations the air defense system was deployed in Israel. More than 250 U.S crew members and air defense combat soldiers were deployed and operated the THAAD.
The system practiced a variety of scenarios and its ability to integrate with Israeli air defense systems.