Joint High Altitude Area Defense

Joint High Altitude Area Defense (JowęAD) is a collaborative missile defense system used by the United States and its allies to protect against high-altitude threats like long-range missiles. It combines advanced radar and interceptor missiles to detect, track, and neutralize incoming threats before they reach valuable targets. Operating at altitudes above commercial aircraft, JAD provides a layered defense, enhancing global security by integrating multiple sensors and weapons to intercept missiles in their boost or midcourse phases, thus reducing the risk of damage or destruction from missile attacks.