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[–] MarxMadness@hexbear.net 39 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not too confident, but from what I've read, the THAAD system is on the more advanced side of a web of missile defense systems (another defense option being Patriot missiles). Looks like it offers better defense against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles specifically. I think other, less advanced interceptors can still challenge those types of missiles, but probably at a lower success rate. So the effect may be making it easier for Iranian missiles to get through, but it's not a complete destruction of any U.S. ability to intercept.

It may have second-order effects if the U.S. planned on these systems lasting indefinitely: maybe they stocked up on THAAD missiles they can no longer launch, and have comparatively smaller stockpiles of other interceptors like Patriot missiles. Maybe those less-effective missiles will be spent more quickly if they successfully intercept less often, but I'm really guessing at this point.

Also found this:

A THAAD battery consists of 90 soldiers, six truck-mounted launchers and 48 interceptors – eight per launcher – one TPY-2 radar, as well as a tactical fire control and communication unit.

Really makes me question the total of 6 U.S. deaths reported so far.

[–] InexplicableLunchFiend@hexbear.net 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The 6 deaths they admitted to were also non-combat logistics workers in a random outpost in Kuwait. The US still has not yet admitted to even a single combat death of their active combat troops stationed at military bases. It's obviously complete bullshit

[–] Hestia@hexbear.net 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (2 children)

The way I see this unfolding: they try and hide as many facts as possible, convince a substantial amount of the population that we’re winning. Then surprise! We actually lost. Then they find some minority group to blame as the only possibility in their mind was that someone backstabbed us.

[–] jack@hexbear.net 3 points 14 hours ago

convince a substantial amount of the population that we’re winning

They're not doing well with the public on this one