Officials at Fort Sill have dedicated the post's new Terminal High-Altitude Air Defense training facility.
The Lawton Constitution reports that U.S. Army dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new facility on Friday.
The THAAD air defense system intercepts ballistic missiles. The Patriot missile system is designed for short-range missiles, while THAAD is designed to defeat longer-range ballistic missiles from various threats around the globe.
The entire THAAD system consists of five major components: launchers, interceptors, radar, fire control and communications units, and THAAD-specific support equipment.
Originally projected to cost $30 million, officials say the project came in under budget and on time.
The facility was dedicated in the memory of Lt. Gen. C.J. LeVan, a recognized innovator in technologies, theories and doctrine who started his career at Fort Sill.
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