Taiwan to buy 11 early-warning radars

TAIPEI – Taiwan is to buy 11 Lockheed Martin long-range early-warning
tactical radars to boost its air defense capability against China, Jane’s Defence Weekly quoted local defence sources as saying in its latest issue.
The arms deal comprises seven AN/FPS-117 long-range radars and four
AN/TPS-117 tactical transportable radars, it said.
The radars normally have tactical ballistic missile detection, tracking and anti-missile system cueing capabilities.
Despite criticisms, analysts said Taiwanese military is also seeking to acquire the PAVE PAWS long-range radar warning system, with a minimum search range of 3,000 kilometers.

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A welcome boost to the Taiwanese Hawkeyes !