Pentagon Successfully Tests Advanced Radar Against Missile Threats within the "Golden Dome" System

The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced the successful test of a long-range radar in Alaska capable of detecting potential missile threats from countries like Russia and China, in addition to supporting the missile defense system known as the "Golden Dome".

In a statement on Tuesday, June 24, the ministry stated that the new radar "was able to detect missile targets, track them, and report them", which is one of the key tasks of the "Golden Dome" program aimed at protecting the United States and its allies from ballistic missiles at a cost estimated at $175 billion.

The radar was developed by Lockheed Martin, specializing in military industries, as part of the current ground missile defense system, "Midcourse Defense", where it was installed in central Alaska to enhance the effectiveness of interceptive missiles stationed there and in California, maintaining readiness to face any potential attacks from Iran or North Korea.

The test was conducted on Monday at the Clear Space Force station in Alaska, in cooperation between the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, Space Force, and Northern Command. It included launching a test missile over the North Pacific, where the system was able to track the target flying 2000 kilometers off the southern coast of Alaska.

It is worth mentioning that the "Golden Dome" project aims to establish a satellite network to detect, track, and intercept hostile missiles, with expectations for operational deployment by January 2029, although some experts doubt the implementation timeline and the U.S.'s ability to fully fund the project.