Ukraine seeks THAAD, but analysts question its value and prospects

President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that THAAD systems could prevent Russian fighter aircraft from striking Ukraine with glide bombs and altogether strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. However, experts remain skeptical of such claims.

"THAAD has no ability to engage fixed wing aircraft, it is solely an anti-ballistic missile system." Colby Badhwar, a military analyst focusing on procurement, arms sales, and security assistance, told The Kyiv Independent.

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