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Why America's missile defense systems are the best in the world

Amanda MaciasAug 23, 2016, 23:39 IST

This is THAAD.USMDA/Amanda Macias/Business Insider

The THAAD, Patriot, and Aegis platforms are America's top missile-defense systems, using powerful radars, an advanced network of sensors, and missiles that can hunt incoming targets.

Here's a brief look at how these systems create a layered defense against enemy ballistic missiles.