THAAD

The THAAD system provides a capability to intercept and destroy short-range, medium-range, and limited intermediate-range missile threats inside or outside the atmosphere during the terminal phase of flight. THAAD continues the development and integration of multiple, independent system builds to address the evolving threat, improve reliability, availability and readiness, defense planning, and improved capability to engage Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, and limited Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile threats. THAAD Development executes the iterative development and integration of multiple, independent system builds to deliver enhanced system capabilities and expand the defense of allies and deployed forces from short to limited intermediate-range threats and the integration of the THAAD weapon system into the Army IBCS architecture. Program Operations provides strategic planning, program integration, cost estimating, contracting, financial management, internal reviews and audits, earned-value management, and program assessments for the THAAD Program Office. Project Redwood details are provided at a Higher Classification reported in accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 119 (a)(1) in the Special Access Program Annual Report to Congress. THAAD Program Support provides communications and interoperability efforts to support the Materiel Release process, maintaining safety and mission assurance and enabling the ability to operate on multiple networks. Beginning in FY 2027, the responsibility for THAAD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funding will transfer to the Army to support ongoing development of the THAAD weapon system. This transfer consolidates THAAD resources under Army management, reflecting a realignment of responsibilities and ensuring future requirements are planned and resourced directly within the Army.