The Saudi Royal Air Defence Force officially inaugurated the first unit of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system, following the successful completion of system testing, evaluation, and field training of personnel within Saudi Arabia. The launch ceremony was held at the Air Defence Forces Institute in Jeddah.
During the event, the commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces handed over the unit’s flag to the commander of the 1st Air Defence Group, marking the unit's operational readiness.
The deployment of the first THAAD battery is part of a broader defence project aimed at boosting the Kingdom’s air defence capabilities and ensuring the protection of vital strategic infrastructure and national interests.
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