Lockheed’s Thaad Anti-Missile System Makes Combat Debut in UAE
- UAE used U.S.-bought defense system against Houthi missiles
- Central Command chief McKenzie discloses use of system
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The United Arab Emirates’ successful destruction of missiles fired by Houthi rebels in recent weeks represented the first combat use of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s high-altitude interceptor known as Thaad, according to the head of U.S. forces in the Middle East.
General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie on Thursday cited two “successful intercepts by Thaad” when the UAE found itself facing incoming missiles fired from Yemen by the Houthis, who are supported by Iran.