MDA Eyes 21-in.-Dia. Thaad Booster

The U.S. is exploring options to increase the range of its newly fielded Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) anti-ballistic missile system. The addition of a larger, 21-in.-dia. booster appears to be the option of most interest. The Thaad interceptor is now 14.5 in. in diameter. “The concept...

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