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UAE to Purchase THAAD

September 17, 2008 :: News

GulfNews reports this week that the United States intends on selling three new THAAD, Theatre High Altitude Area Defense, systems to the United Arab Emirates. THAAD is a U.S. ballistic missile ground based defense system that is currently undergoing field testing. It has been deployed in very limited numbers to U.S. troops, but is already in demand.


The deal is also costly, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency quoting the price near $7 billion. The exchange includes PAC-3 Patriot Missiles and Blackhawk Helicopters in addition to other smaller missiles. The demand points to Emirate concern over the Iranian threat.  (Article)

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