@firsttofirechronicles: On This Day — January 24, 2022 THAAD was used in combat for the first time. When ballistic missiles targeted Al Dhafra Air Base, a real-world integrated air and missile defense fight unfolded — not a test, not an exercise. UAE-operated THAAD and U.S. Army Patriot batteries worked together, intercepting the threat before impact. Decades of development met reality — and the shield held. On this day, missile defense proved it wasn’t theoretical anymore. 🛡️ #FirstToFireChronicles #OnThisDay #MissileDefense #AirDefense #IAMD

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