U.S. THAAD Radar in Jordan Reportedly Destroyed in Initial Strike on Iran

Recent satellite images reveal that a U.S.-made THAAD missile defense radar system, stationed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, was reportedly destroyed during the early stages of a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran. According to Jin10, the radar is a crucial component of the THAAD system, designed to detect incoming ballistic missiles and drones. The satellite images show significant debris and burn marks surrounding the radar equipment. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency's 2025 budget documents indicate that such radar systems cost nearly $500 million.