Consider the following:

Iron Dome

THAAD

Patriot Missile System

Which of the above is/are designed to intercept ballistic missiles?

Question

Iron Dome: A multi-layered missile defense system in Israel, operational since 2011, designed to intercept short-range threats like rockets from groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. It effectively protects urban areas by intercepting incoming projectiles in mid-air.
THAAD: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense is a mobile system that targets short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase, utilizing hit-to-kill technology for precise interception, and is deployed in various locations including Israel.
Patriot Missile System: This system is designed to intercept short-range ballistic missiles and other air threats, playing a crucial role in modern defense strategies, particularly against aerial threats in various regions, including the Pacific.

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Iron Dome: A multi-layered missile defense system in Israel, operational since 2011, designed to intercept short-range threats like rockets from groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. It effectively protects urban areas by intercepting incoming projectiles in mid-air.
THAAD: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense is a mobile system that targets short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase, utilizing hit-to-kill technology for precise interception, and is deployed in various locations including Israel.
Patriot Missile System: This system is designed to intercept short-range ballistic missiles and other air threats, playing a crucial role in modern defense strategies, particularly against aerial threats in various regions, including the Pacific.

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