The US decided to deploy an advanced THAAD anti-missile system along with 100 US troops to Israel, which is rare considering Israel's own defensive capabilities. The US has promised to aid Israel's defence as it weighs a response to Iran's October 1 missile attack.
A US military deployment to Israel is rare outside of drills, given Israel's own military capabilities. The US has been privately urging Israel to avoid triggering a broader war in the Middle East as the latter weighs a potential response to Iran's missile barrage on October 1.
The exact date of the planned test is not being disclosed until it has taken place.
China has responded aggressively to the US’ move to set up a controversial missile defense system in South Korea, a day after North Korea test-launched four ballistic missiles into the ocean near Japan.
In a counter to any possible aggression by Pyongyang, US Defense Secretary James Mattis has asserted his country's commitment to deploy an advanced anti-missile system in South Korea "as soon as possible". The development comes
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