Iran Reportedly Destroys Key U.S. Missile Defense Radar in Jordan: Bloomberg

Iran has reportedly destroyed a key U.S. missile defense radar system in the Gulf region, according to a Bloomberg reported. The radar, valued at approximately $300 million, played an important role in operating the United States’ missile defense network in the region.

Bloomberg reported that satellite images analyzed by CNN showed that an AN/TPY-2 radar system manufactured by RTX Corporation—along with battery components and supporting equipment used in the THAAD missile defense system—was destroyed early in the conflict at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

A U.S. official later confirmed the destruction of the equipment, according to the report.

Bloomberg further noted that the United States currently operates eight THAAD missile defense systems worldwide, including deployments in South Korea and Guam.

According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, each THAAD battery costs around $1 billion, with roughly $300 million allocated for the radar system alone. The loss of such equipment could potentially weaken the region’s ability to intercept future missile attacks.