The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) (Read more about THAAD http://www.armyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2641 ) is a key element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) designed to defend U.S. troops, allied forces, population centers, and critical infrastructure. THAAD operates in a unique battle space intercepting both endo- and exo-atmospheric short-to-intermediate range ballistic missiles. Army Recognition online Defence & Security magazine The only official online Daily News Eurosatory 2012 Visit this link http://www.eurosatory.com Army Recognition Online Defence & Security magazine Worldwide Defense & Security News Marketing and communication for Defense & Security Industry and Exhibition Land Forces equipment, weapons and vehicles http://www.armyrecognition.com