THAAD system in South Korea now operational, Seoul and Washington say



News THAAD system in South Korea now operational, Seoul and Washington say The system still needs final touch to be integrated with intelligence satellite, says expert JH Ahn May 2, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Forces Korea The U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system is now operational and capable of intercepting North Korean missiles, Washington and Seoul announced on Tuesday. However, the system will most likely need a few additional touches to be integrated with the intelligence satellite, a missile expert told NK News. The U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system is now operational and capable of intercepting North Korean missiles, Washington and Seoul announced on Tuesday. However, the system will most likely need a few additional touches to be integrated with the intelligence satellite, a missile expert told NK News. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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THAAD system in South Korea now operational, Seoul and Washington say

The system still needs final touch to be integrated with intelligence satellite, says expert

JH Ahn May 2, 2017

THAAD system in South Korea now operational, Seoul and Washington say

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The U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system is now operational and capable of intercepting North Korean missiles, Washington and Seoul announced on Tuesday.

However, the system will most likely need a few additional touches to be integrated with the intelligence satellite, a missile expert told NK News.

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