Ballistic Missile Defense: Information on Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization is developing the Theater High Altitude Area Defense THAAD weapon system to counter theater ballistic missiles. In this report, we are providing information on 1 the expected cost, schedule, and acquisition quantities of THAAD 2 the relationship envisioned for the capabilities of THAAD, Patriot Advanced Capability-Three PAC-3, and a National Missile Defense system 3 the relationship of range-to peak reentry velocity for ballistic missiles against which systems such as THAAD would defend and 4 the ranges and types of ballistic missiles of developing countries.