Stephen Brien, a senior fellow at the Centre for Security Policy at the Yorktown Institute, said that the US plans to build over-the-horizon radar systems for early detection of long-range cruise missiles of Russia and China.
Weapons and Strategy informs.
“For the first time in at least 20 years, the United States plans to build and install four anti-aircraft radar systems”, – stated in the message.
In addition, it is noted that Canada is going to buy two additional systems for its north-western part.
At the same time, according to the portal, the US does not yet have a clear plan on how to shoot down Russian and Chinese long-range cruise missiles after their detection.
Earlier it was reported that the Kinzhal missiles, with which MiG-31K aircraft will patrol the waters of the Black Sea, will be able to change target designation during flight, rather than from the ground.