The system provides “precise detection and tracking of all aerial targets surrounding airports, integrating the most advanced technologies to ensure maximum reliability and performance,” a Turkish expert said. The radar operates at ranges of approximately 150-200 km., and is described as a tool that “delivers accurate detection and tracking of all airborne targets in the vicinity of the airport.” The Jerusalem Post reported in December that Turkey was working to deploy radar systems across Syrian territory, in a move that, according to Western intelligence sources, could significantly reduce Israel’s aerial freedom of action over the country.
Over the past year, Israel has operated freely in Syria and has also used Syrian airspace to reach targets in other countries, such as Iran. About a year ago, shortly after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel carried out a series of strikes against military bases in Syria, including Syrian Air Force installations. These strikes were conducted amid concerns that Turkey might establish permanent bases on Syrian soil and deploy drones there. (Read More)
