US Deploys THAAD Interceptors to Jordan Air Base
THAAD is one of America’s most advanced anti-ballistic missile systems, capable of intercepting incoming missiles at high altitudes. Its full deployment in Jordan sends a clear signal that the U.S. is preparing to protect its forces and regional partners amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Fresh satellite imagery shows that the U.S. military has now fully deployed a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) battery at Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan.
The imagery, analyzed by MizarVision, reveals the complete THAAD setup at the base, including the command and control post, the AN/TPY-2 radar, and six THAAD launchers (providing a total of 36 interceptor missiles).
Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base has become a key hub in the recent U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. The base already hosts additional F-15E Strike Eagles, A-10 Warthogs, and other assets sent in January and February 2026.
The Pentagon has confirmed sending more THAAD and Patriot systems to the region to strengthen defenses against potential Iranian ballistic missile threats.