The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which Gulf countries invested $142 billion in, faces scrutiny after an intact warhead and kinetic block were discovered in Syria. This incident raises concerns over the system's reliability as a defensive measure.
Experts warn that the recovery of the U.S. missile interceptor kill vehicle could provide Iran, Russia, and China with critical intelligence, potentially undermining the strategic advantages intended by THAAD's deployment in the region.