THAAD interceptor missiles

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:armament hit-to-kill kinetic interceptors
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:collateral_damage_risk minimized due to precision targeting
gptkbp:components gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:Fire
launcher
interceptor missiles
gptkbp:consequences significant in international relations
gptkbp:controversy deployment in South Korea
gptkbp:cost_per_battery approximately $800 million
gptkbp:countermeasures advanced countermeasures
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2005
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Guam
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
strategically important locations
requires host nation agreement
gptkbp:designed_for ballistic missile defense
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:feedback_mechanism used to improve future designs
gptkbp:global_presence increasing among U. S. allies
gptkbp:has_ability theater missile defense
gptkbp:has_limitations cannot intercept all types of threats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label THAAD interceptor missiles
gptkbp:impact regional security dynamics
gptkbp:integrates_with other missile defense systems
gptkbp:intercept_method hit-to-kill
gptkbp:interceptions short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles
gptkbp:involved_technology advanced radar and tracking systems
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:Aegis_Ballistic_Missile_Defense
with NATO systems
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Pacific_Missile_Range_Facility
ongoing to improve performance
gptkbp:launch_platform mobile ground vehicle
gptkbp:logistics provided by U. S. military
gptkbp:maintenance requires specialized training
gptkbp:number_of_interceptors_per_battery up to 48
gptkbp:operational_range up to 150 kilometers
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2008
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:U._S._military
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:U._S._missile_defense_system
gptkbp:price high due to advanced technology
gptkbp:project expected to include AI enhancements
gptkbp:public_perception mixed in host countries
gptkbp:radar gptkb:AN/_TPY-2
gptkbp:range 200 kilometers
gptkbp:reliability high based on test results
gptkbp:responds_to gptkb:North_Korean_missile_threats
gptkbp:response_time minutes after detection
gptkbp:sales limited to allied nations
gptkbp:strategic_importance high for U. S. defense strategy
gptkbp:success_rate over 90% in tests
gptkbp:training extensive for operators
conducted with allied forces
gptkbp:upgrades planned for enhanced capabilities
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Terminal_High_Altitude_Area_Defense_(THAAD)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5