2022 · Q101
The term “Thermal High Altitude Area Defense’, sometimes mentioned in news, refers to
General KnowledgeDefence and Security
- AAnti-Missile system.
- BAir-launched cruise missile.
- CAircraft navigation system.
- DSurface-to-air guided weapon.
Explanation
THAAD - Terminal High Altitude Area Defense - is a US anti-ballistic-missile system that intercepts missiles in their terminal phase at high altitude. It is not a cruise missile, navigation system or surface-to-air guided weapon in the conventional sense. Hence it is an anti-missile system.