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If SK deploys THAAD, rest assure we won't stand pat.

What are you going to do? Bomb South Korea immediately before its deployment?

Some time I'm wondering the consequence for SK to let US's THAAD to shot down Chinese's missile that was not aim at South Korea ? ..I will let Korean to use their own imagination to pciture the fate of their country under China's Wragh.

Well I wouldn't worry about it since U.S. nuclear missiles are heading to China anyways.

They failed last time to intercept. Let's see how good they are with THAAD despite a "100%" success rate claim

US, Japan, SK Can’t Shoot Down North Korea’s Rocket - All Things Nuclear

Any bleep on the screen?

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If it doesn't work, then China has nothing to worry about right?
 
If it doesn't work, then China has nothing to worry about right?

I have no idea what he is talking about! THAAD hasn't failed a test... ever!!! Some of the target missiles failed, these are considered non-tests because the test can't happen without a target missile. There was a beef between the Pentagon and Coleman over HERA as a result, but THAAD hasn't failed.

This link outlines all THAAD tests, none state THAAD failed a test.

THAAD Flight Tests Since 2005 (January 27, 2014) | mostlymissiledefense

Since it hasn't failed a test, THAAD does have a 100% success ratio.

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Basically an anti-ballistic missile system designed to shoot down short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles Here are the specs, keep in mind the real ones are probably highly classified.

Length
6.17 m (20 ft 3 in)
Diameter booster: 34 cm (13.4 in); KV: 37 cm (14.5 in)
Weight 900 kg (2000 lb)
Speed 2800 m/s (9200 fps)
Ceiling 150 km (93 miles)
Range > 200 km (125 miles)
Propulsion Pratt & Whitney solid-fueled rocket
Warhead none ("hit-to-kill")

The radar for THAAD is the AN/TPY-2, a phased array X-band radar, with a very long range.Sources claim that it can detect a ballistic missile-size target at 1000 kilometersView attachment 203857

Information on THAAD is largely dated to 2005, when the project was first made public, and hasn't really been updated since due to the classified nature of the program.

Since 2015, THAAD has demonstrated "all-aspect" missile defense capabilities. You are correct though in your assertion that THAAD has rather limited anti-aircraft capabilities, since that wasn't the job it was designed to do.

Can THAAD down an ICBM? :lol: - who can say for sure:partay:?
 
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Sure US will have alot to worry, you think you're the only one know how to play NUKES? as for S.Korea, GOD will never be ever save it again...consider itself as Nuke ritual sacrifice.

Well its unfortunate that South Korea is next to North Korea and close to China.
 
THAAD missiles are most likely not going to be deployed.

China Military Online English Edition

SEOUL, March 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that it will decide on whether to deploy the advanced U. S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula based "on its own judgment."

  Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok told a press briefing that though neighboring countries can have their own positions on the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, the neighbors "should not try to exercise their influence on our national defense and security policy."

  The advanced U.S. missile defense system, developed by the U.S.- based Lockheed Martin, was designed to intercept ballistic missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  The United States has expressed its hope to deploy the THAAD battery on the Korean Peninsula to better fend off what it claimed nuclear and missile threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

  "If the U.S. government asks South Korea for consultations after deciding on the THAAD deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, our Defense Ministry plans to make a decision and judgment on our own after considering military effectiveness and national security interests," said Kim.

  The spokesman said the THAAD deployment came from the perspectives of deterrence and response to the DPRK's nuclear and missile threats, which should be eliminated.

  Asked whether to purchase the THAAD system, Kim said South Korea "never has any plan to purchase the THAAD," noting that the country only has a plan to establish its own missile defense system called Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).

  His comments indicated South Korea's existing position on the THAAD deployment, or "three Nos," - No Request, No consultation and No decision. It means that there have been no request from the United States and no consultations between Seoul and Washington over the issue, so no decision has been made yet.

  But, if Washington calls on Seoul to deploy the U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is highly likely to accept the proposal though it may refuse to purchase the expensive THAAD system.

  South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo told lawmakers in October 2014 that if the THAAD was deployed under situations that South Korea had a limited available tool to respond to nuclear and missile threats from the DPRK, the THAAD would "help our security and defense."

  As the THAAD has a wide range of defense capability, it would contribute much to defending South Korea and would become assets of the U.S. Forces Korea rather than the South Korean military, the minister said.

  The South Korean military has a plan to develop its own KAMD system aimed at shooting down missiles at an altitude of about 40 km. It is lower in altitude than the THAAD capable of intercepting missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  South Korea has said that it would develop the KAMD that is focusing on the terminal-phase, low-altitude missile defense targeting the DPRK missiles. Lawmakers of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said that it would be "meaningless " to discuss the THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula as the THAAD aims to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM) that should be shot down at a higher altitude.

  Ruling Saenuri Party lawmakers have recently requested the THAAD deployment as U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert was slashed in his face and hand by a South Korean activist. Speculations emerged that South Korea could face disadvantage in diplomacy with the United States due to the incident.

  One THAAD battery is reportedly composed of six mobile launchers and 48 missiles as well as airborne radar and firing control system. A battery is valued at about 2 trillion won (1.8 billion U.S. dollars). The radar of forward-based mode has a maximum detectable range of 2,000 km.

  It would place financial burden for the South Korean government to purchase the THAAD system for itself. South Korea announced a plan in June 2014 to develop its indigenous long-range surface-to- air missile (L-SAM). About 1 trillion won was earmarked for the development alone.

  More defense budgets will be spent on developing and producing five reconnaissance satellites to enhance the information- collecting capability of its own missile defense system. The military will upgrade its PAC-2 missiles to Lockheed Martin's PAC- 3 and develop medium-range surface-to-air (M-SAM) missiles as part of the KAMD.

  South Korean Vice Defense Minister Baek Seung-joo said in an interview with Xinhua last week that the THAAD system is "very expensive." It would be burdensome for the U.S. government to deploy the THAAD by the U.S. Forces Korea due to its long-standing fiscal and trade deficits.
 
THAAD missiles are most likely not going to be deployed.

China Military Online English Edition

SEOUL, March 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that it will decide on whether to deploy the advanced U. S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula based "on its own judgment."

  Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok told a press briefing that though neighboring countries can have their own positions on the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, the neighbors "should not try to exercise their influence on our national defense and security policy."

  The advanced U.S. missile defense system, developed by the U.S.- based Lockheed Martin, was designed to intercept ballistic missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  The United States has expressed its hope to deploy the THAAD battery on the Korean Peninsula to better fend off what it claimed nuclear and missile threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

  "If the U.S. government asks South Korea for consultations after deciding on the THAAD deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, our Defense Ministry plans to make a decision and judgment on our own after considering military effectiveness and national security interests," said Kim.

  The spokesman said the THAAD deployment came from the perspectives of deterrence and response to the DPRK's nuclear and missile threats, which should be eliminated.

  Asked whether to purchase the THAAD system, Kim said South Korea "never has any plan to purchase the THAAD," noting that the country only has a plan to establish its own missile defense system called Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).

  His comments indicated South Korea's existing position on the THAAD deployment, or "three Nos," - No Request, No consultation and No decision. It means that there have been no request from the United States and no consultations between Seoul and Washington over the issue, so no decision has been made yet.

  But, if Washington calls on Seoul to deploy the U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is highly likely to accept the proposal though it may refuse to purchase the expensive THAAD system.

  South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo told lawmakers in October 2014 that if the THAAD was deployed under situations that South Korea had a limited available tool to respond to nuclear and missile threats from the DPRK, the THAAD would "help our security and defense."

  As the THAAD has a wide range of defense capability, it would contribute much to defending South Korea and would become assets of the U.S. Forces Korea rather than the South Korean military, the minister said.

  The South Korean military has a plan to develop its own KAMD system aimed at shooting down missiles at an altitude of about 40 km. It is lower in altitude than the THAAD capable of intercepting missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  South Korea has said that it would develop the KAMD that is focusing on the terminal-phase, low-altitude missile defense targeting the DPRK missiles. Lawmakers of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said that it would be "meaningless " to discuss the THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula as the THAAD aims to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM) that should be shot down at a higher altitude.

  Ruling Saenuri Party lawmakers have recently requested the THAAD deployment as U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert was slashed in his face and hand by a South Korean activist. Speculations emerged that South Korea could face disadvantage in diplomacy with the United States due to the incident.

  One THAAD battery is reportedly composed of six mobile launchers and 48 missiles as well as airborne radar and firing control system. A battery is valued at about 2 trillion won (1.8 billion U.S. dollars). The radar of forward-based mode has a maximum detectable range of 2,000 km.

  It would place financial burden for the South Korean government to purchase the THAAD system for itself. South Korea announced a plan in June 2014 to develop its indigenous long-range surface-to- air missile (L-SAM). About 1 trillion won was earmarked for the development alone.

  More defense budgets will be spent on developing and producing five reconnaissance satellites to enhance the information- collecting capability of its own missile defense system. The military will upgrade its PAC-2 missiles to Lockheed Martin's PAC- 3 and develop medium-range surface-to-air (M-SAM) missiles as part of the KAMD.

  South Korean Vice Defense Minister Baek Seung-joo said in an interview with Xinhua last week that the THAAD system is "very expensive." It would be burdensome for the U.S. government to deploy the THAAD by the U.S. Forces Korea due to its long-standing fiscal and trade deficits.

Because NK succeeded in send warhead into LEO, SK own system would be outdated even before deployed in real.
 
THAAD missiles are most likely not going to be deployed.

SEOUL, March 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that it will decide on whether to deploy the advanced U. S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula based "on its own judgment."

  Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok told a press briefing that though neighboring countries can have their own positions on the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, the neighbors "should not try to exercise their influence on our national defense and security policy."

  The advanced U.S. missile defense system, developed by the U.S.- based Lockheed Martin, was designed to intercept ballistic missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  The United States has expressed its hope to deploy the THAAD battery on the Korean Peninsula to better fend off what it claimed nuclear and missile threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

  "If the U.S. government asks South Korea for consultations after deciding on the THAAD deployment by the U.S. Forces Korea, our Defense Ministry plans to make a decision and judgment on our own after considering military effectiveness and national security interests," said Kim.

  The spokesman said the THAAD deployment came from the perspectives of deterrence and response to the DPRK's nuclear and missile threats, which should be eliminated.

  Asked whether to purchase the THAAD system, Kim said South Korea "never has any plan to purchase the THAAD," noting that the country only has a plan to establish its own missile defense system called Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD).

  His comments indicated South Korea's existing position on the THAAD deployment, or "three Nos," - No Request, No consultation and No decision. It means that there have been no request from the United States and no consultations between Seoul and Washington over the issue, so no decision has been made yet.

  But, if Washington calls on Seoul to deploy the U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is highly likely to accept the proposal though it may refuse to purchase the expensive THAAD system.

  South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo told lawmakers in October 2014 that if the THAAD was deployed under situations that South Korea had a limited available tool to respond to nuclear and missile threats from the DPRK, the THAAD would "help our security and defense."

  As the THAAD has a wide range of defense capability, it would contribute much to defending South Korea and would become assets of the U.S. Forces Korea rather than the South Korean military, the minister said.

  The South Korean military has a plan to develop its own KAMD system aimed at shooting down missiles at an altitude of about 40 km. It is lower in altitude than the THAAD capable of intercepting missiles at an altitude of 40-150 km.

  South Korea has said that it would develop the KAMD that is focusing on the terminal-phase, low-altitude missile defense targeting the DPRK missiles. Lawmakers of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said that it would be "meaningless " to discuss the THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula as the THAAD aims to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM) that should be shot down at a higher altitude.

  Ruling Saenuri Party lawmakers have recently requested the THAAD deployment as U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert was slashed in his face and hand by a South Korean activist. Speculations emerged that South Korea could face disadvantage in diplomacy with the United States due to the incident.

  One THAAD battery is reportedly composed of six mobile launchers and 48 missiles as well as airborne radar and firing control system. A battery is valued at about 2 trillion won (1.8 billion U.S. dollars). The radar of forward-based mode has a maximum detectable range of 2,000 km.

  It would place financial burden for the South Korean government to purchase the THAAD system for itself. South Korea announced a plan in June 2014 to develop its indigenous long-range surface-to- air missile (L-SAM). About 1 trillion won was earmarked for the development alone.

  More defense budgets will be spent on developing and producing five reconnaissance satellites to enhance the information- collecting capability of its own missile defense system. The military will upgrade its PAC-2 missiles to Lockheed Martin's PAC- 3 and develop medium-range surface-to-air (M-SAM) missiles as part of the KAMD.

  South Korean Vice Defense Minister Baek Seung-joo said in an interview with Xinhua last week that the THAAD system is "very expensive." It would be burdensome for the U.S. government to deploy the THAAD by the U.S. Forces Korea due to its long-standing fiscal and trade deficits.

You said:

"THAAD missiles are most likely not going to be deployed."

I said:

With all due respect sir, the article and link you provided doesn't say a THAAD deployment isn't likely, it says South Korea purchasing the THAAD system is unlikely, which is probably true since South Korea is developing its own THAAD equivalent and doesn't have the finances necessary or the political will to purchase an expensive THAAD system.

The very article you provided states,

"But, if Washington calls on Seoul to deploy the U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is highly likely to accept the proposal though it may refuse to purchase the expensive THAAD system."

Refuse to purchase, not refuse a deployment financed by the US military.

Base on this, from the article you provided, a THAAD deployment is a likelihood, while South Korea purchasing the system isn't.

"Lawmakers of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said that it would be "meaningless " to discuss the THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula as the THAAD aims to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM) that should be shot down at a higher altitude."

Opposition parties are offering this, but they aren't the ones calling the shots, this is only a suggestion on their part, it has no bearing on military decisions.

The article doesn't match your claim that a THAAD deployment isn't likely, it actually runs contrary to that.
 
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You said:

"THAAD missiles are most likely not going to be deployed."

I said:

Do you have reading comprehension problems? The article and link you provided doesn't say a THAAD deployment isn't likely, it says South Korea purchasing the THAAD system is unlikely, which is probably true since South Korea is developing its own THAAD equivalent.

The very article you provided states,

"But, if Washington calls on Seoul to deploy the U.S. missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea is highly likely to accept the proposal though it may refuse to purchase the expensive THAAD system."

Refuse to purchase, not refuse a deployment financed by the US military!

Base on this, from the article you provided, a THAAD deployment is a likelihood, while South Korea purchasing the system isn't.

"Lawmakers of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said that it would be "meaningless " to discuss the THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula as the THAAD aims to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile ( ICBM) that should be shot down at a higher altitude."

Opposition parties are offering this, but they aren't the ones calling the shots, this is only a suggestion on their part, it has no bearing on military decisions.

The article doesn't match your claim that a THAAD deployment isn't likely, it actually runs contrary to that.


Hello Viorr. :wave:
 
You are implying you are only sending one small Hiroshima size nuke?

I implie nothing but logically if we fail to deliver megaton of TNT Nuke to other country because of S.Korea THAAD than they should prepare to pay the price by receiving the same amount of TNT, that is the insurance they will have to pay.
 
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I implie nothing but logically if we fail to deliver megaton of TNT Nuke to other country because of S.Korea THAAD than they should prepare to pay the price by receiving the same amount of TNT.

Because of that, THAAD is a must have thing for peace. Why you guys don't like it?
 
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