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AsiaOne
7 hours ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
US tests radar that could link into Golden Dome to detect China, Russia threats, World News
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has successfully tested a long-range radar in Alaska that can detect missile threats from Russia or China, and could someday serve as a sensor in the Golden Dome missile defence shield. The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) successfully acquired, tracked, and reported missile target data, the Pentagon said on Tuesday (June 24). These are key tasks for Golden Dome, a US$175 billion (S$224 billion) programme aimed at protecting the US and possibly allies from ballistic missiles. The US Defence Department's long-range radar in Central Alaska was built by Lockheed Martin as part of the existing Ground-Based Midcourse Defence missile defence system. The system is designed to increase the effectiveness of interceptors based in Alaska and California that are currently on standby to knock down incoming missiles launched by Iran or North Korea. The US Missile Defence Agency (MDA), alongside the US Space Force and US Northern Command, conducted the flight test at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, on Monday. During this test, a target developed by MDA was air-launched over the Northern Pacific Ocean and flew over 2,000km off the southern coast of Alaska where it was tracked by LRDR. The Golden Dome missile defence shield aims to create a network of satellites to detect, track and intercept incoming missiles. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the Golden Dome programme faces political scrutiny and funding uncertainty due to its projected cost. The shield is expected to be operational by January 2029, though experts question the timeline and budget feasibility. [[nid:719028]]
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pentagon Successfully Tests Lockheed's Missile-Tracking Radar for $175 Billion Golden Dome Shield
The Pentagon has completed a key test of a long-range radar system built by Lockheed Martin (LMT, Financials), marking a major step forward for the U.S. military's Golden Dome missile defense program. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with LMT. Tested at Clear Space Force Station in central Alaska, the Long Range Discrimination Radar successfully tracked and reported missile data on Monday, according to a Department of Defense statement released Tuesday. The radar demonstrated its ability to detect threats over 2,000 kilometers awaycapabilities designed to enhance U.S. defenses against potential missile attacks from Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran. The radar integrates with America's existing Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system and is intended to strengthen interceptors already deployed in Alaska and California. The system is expected to form a key pillar of the Golden Dome, a $175 billion initiative aiming to build a layered satellite- and radar-based missile defense shield. The test involved a simulated target launched over the Northern Pacific Ocean; the LRDR successfully acquired and tracked the object as it approached U.S. airspace. The test was a joint operation between the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Northern Command. Lockheed Martin's stock slipped 2.86% Tuesday, though analysts see continued momentum as defense spending ramps up in the wake of rising geopolitical threats. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pentagon Successfully Tests Lockheed's Missile-Tracking Radar for $175 Billion Golden Dome Shield
The Pentagon has completed a key test of a long-range radar system built by Lockheed Martin (LMT, Financials), marking a major step forward for the U.S. military's Golden Dome missile defense program. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with LMT. Tested at Clear Space Force Station in central Alaska, the Long Range Discrimination Radar successfully tracked and reported missile data on Monday, according to a Department of Defense statement released Tuesday. The radar demonstrated its ability to detect threats over 2,000 kilometers awaycapabilities designed to enhance U.S. defenses against potential missile attacks from Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran. The radar integrates with America's existing Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system and is intended to strengthen interceptors already deployed in Alaska and California. The system is expected to form a key pillar of the Golden Dome, a $175 billion initiative aiming to build a layered satellite- and radar-based missile defense shield. The test involved a simulated target launched over the Northern Pacific Ocean; the LRDR successfully acquired and tracked the object as it approached U.S. airspace. The test was a joint operation between the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Northern Command. Lockheed Martin's stock slipped 2.86% Tuesday, though analysts see continued momentum as defense spending ramps up in the wake of rising geopolitical threats. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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First Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
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US tests missile radar for Golden Dome integration to track threats from China, Russia
The Pentagon has successfully tested a long-range radar system in Alaska capable of detecting missile threats from Russia or China, with potential future integration into the Golden Dome missile defence shield read more US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks about the Golden Dome missile defence shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, on May 20, 2025. Reuters File The Pentagon has successfully tested a long-range radar system in Alaska capable of detecting missile threats from Russia or China, with potential future integration into the Golden Dome missile defence shield. According to a Reuters report, citing Pentagon on Tuesday, the Long Range Discrimination Radar successfully acquired, tracked, and reported missile target data. These are key tasks for Golden Dome, a $175 billion programme aimed at protecting the US and possibly allies from ballistic missiles, added the report. The US Defence Department's long-range radar in central Alaska, developed by Lockheed Martin, is part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defence system aimed at enhancing the performance of missile interceptors stationed in Alaska and California. These interceptors are tasked with neutralising potential threats from Iran or North Korea. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The US Missile Defense Agency, in coordination with the US Space Force and US Northern Command, carried out a flight test of the radar on Monday at Clear Space Force Station in Alaska. During this test, a target developed by MDA was air-launched over the Northern Pacific Ocean and flew over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) off the southern coast of Alaska where it was tracked by LRDR. The Golden Dome missile defence shield is designed to establish a satellite-based network capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting incoming missiles. Modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, the programme has come under political scrutiny and faces funding challenges due to its high projected costs. While it is slated to become operational by January 2029, experts have raised doubts about the feasibility of both the timeline and the budget. With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
US tests radar that could link into Golden Dome to detect China, Russia threats
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon has successfully tested a long-range radar in Alaska that can detect missile threats from Russia or China, and could someday serve as a sensor in the Golden Dome missile defense shield. The Long Range Discrimination Radar successfully acquired, tracked, and reported missile target data, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. These are key tasks for Golden Dome, a $175 billion program aimed at protecting the U.S. and possibly allies from ballistic missiles. The U.S. Defense Department's long-range radar in Central Alaska was built by Lockheed Martin as part of the existing Ground-Based Midcourse Defense missile defense system. The system is designed to increase the effectiveness of interceptors based in Alaska and California that are currently on standby to knock down incoming missiles launched by Iran or North Korea. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, alongside the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Northern Command, conducted the flight test at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, on Monday. During this test, a target developed by MDA was air-launched over the Northern Pacific Ocean and flew over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) off the southern coast of Alaska where it was tracked by LRDR. The Golden Dome missile defense shield aims to create a network of satellites to detect, track and intercept incoming missiles. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the Golden Dome program faces political scrutiny and funding uncertainty due to its projected cost. The shield is expected to be operational by January 2029, though experts question the timeline and budget feasibility.
