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Air Force Over-the-Horizon Radars Facing Delays

Air Force Over-the-Horizon Radars Facing Delays
Pictured is part of the now decommissioned Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar network in Tulelake, Calif. "Although it was only starting operation as the Cold War was ending, the ability of a radar system to warn against low-flying aircraft at distances of up to 1,800 miles away was an amazing step forward in air defense," according to the Library of Congress. "The satellite communications antennas provided communications between Tulelake and Christmas Valley radar sites and the operations building at Mountain Home Air Force Base." (Library of Congress Photo)

Section 138 of the Fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act called for the Air Force to start buying up to six over-the-horizon radars--the first two to be in the United States, but the program is facing delays. "The contract for system development has not been awarded due to delays with the military construction environmental impact studies and associated processes to secure the land required," the Air Force said in an email in response to questions. "The U.S. Air Force is…

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