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THAAD's effectiveness against hypersonic missiles is still under evaluation. While it is designed for terminal-phase interception of ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons travel at lower altitudes and can maneuver unpredictably, complicating detection and tracking.
Experts suggest that THAAD may detect hypersonic threats during their glide or terminal phases, but its current capabilities are limited against the unique trajectories and speeds of such missiles. The U.S. is exploring enhancements, including developing new interceptors specifically aimed at countering hypersonic threats