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>How the radar helps strategically
The AN/FPS-132 (Block 5) is a highly advanced, $1.1 billion Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) that serves as a cornerstone for long-range missile defense in the Middle East. This radar is one of only six in the world and provides critical long-range tracking for the U.S. and allies, supporting systems like THAAD and Patriot. Its loss reportedly reduces U.S. Central Command’s (CENTCOM) sensor depth, compressing reaction timelines for missile defense across the Persian Gulf.
>The system has an operational range of approximately 5,000 km, allowing it to detect and track ballistic missiles shortly after launch from deep within foreign territory. Unlike older versions, the Block 5 in Qatar features three electronically steered phased-array faces, providing a full 360-degree surveillance azimuth.
>It operates in the UHF band and is designed to continuously track ballistic missiles and space objects. It generates high-fidelity trajectory data, impact predictions, and cueing information for interceptor systems like THAAD and Patriot.
>Beyond missile warning, it supports the Space Surveillance Network (SSN) by tracking newly launched satellites and orbiting space debris.
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