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In pics | Top 7 missile defence systems in the world

Missile defence systems are crucial for national security as they detect, track, and intercept incoming missiles, protecting against threats like nuclear, chemical, or conventional warheads.

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Edited By: Mohit Pandey @KabirMohit
Published on: May 27, 2025 15:01 IST
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) – U.S. system designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase.
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THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) – U.S. system designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase.
S-400 Triumf – Russian long-range air defense system capable of targeting aircraft, UAVs, and ballistic/missiles at various altitudes.
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S-400 Triumf – Russian long-range air defense system capable of targeting aircraft, UAVs, and ballistic/missiles at various altitudes.
Patriot Missile System – U.S. system primarily for intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft.
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Patriot Missile System – U.S. system primarily for intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft.
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The SAMP/T (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée/Terrestre) is a modern, mobile medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the European consortium Eurosam.
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The SAMP/T (Sol-Air Moyenne Portée/Terrestre) is a modern, mobile medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the European consortium Eurosam.
The Akash Missile System is an indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system by India.
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The Akash Missile System is an indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system by India.
The HQ-9 (Hong Qi-9) is a Chinese medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, developed by the China Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CPMIEC).
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The HQ-9 (Hong Qi-9) is a Chinese medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, developed by the China Precision Machinery Import & Export Corporation (CPMIEC).
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Iron Dome – Israeli system effective at intercepting short-range rockets and artillery shells, especially in urban areas.
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Iron Dome – Israeli system effective at intercepting short-range rockets and artillery shells, especially in urban areas.
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