
The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) has deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel to conduct exercises, a first for the system. EUCOM said on Monday this was done at the direction of the Secretary of Defense “as a demonstration of the United States’ continued commitment to Israel's regional security under the Department of Defense's Dynamic Force Employment concept.” The deployment will be used in missile defense exercises with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Former Secretary of…