Russia’s next-generation long-range radar technology has been able to detect a group of 6 fifth-generation F-35 multirole fighter jets near the Iranian border. This was achieved by a radar that has a specific mode of operation which uses the ionosphere when scanning airspace.
Missile and air defense radars control airspace around the Russian Federation over distances of up to several thousand kilometers. This was noted by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said that long-range air defense radars detected 6 fifth-generation F-35 multi-purpose fighters near Iranian airspace just hours after a missile attack on US military bases in Iraq.
According to military experts, at present, an over-the-horizon extremely long-range radar system is actively used by the Russian military’s air defense units. The official name of the system is “Container” (29B6). What is particularly interesting is that US claims the F-35 is the most advanced stealth design in the world, virtually “invisible” to any radar system. However, the claim has just been proven an absolute nonsense given that long-range next-generation systems can detect them thousands of miles away from Russia’s borders.
The state testing of the “Container” radar station was successfully completed last year, when it was immediately put on operational combat duty. Its principle of operation is unique and can be considered a real breakthrough in the field of radar technologies.
For example, if a standard radar within a long-range air defense system or a dedicated radar unit can detect and track an air target at distances up to 400km, the “Container” radar station does the same at 2000 km. Practically, this radar covers the airspace of all NATO member states in Europe. Thanks to its superior capabilities, any possible surprise air attack against Russia is ruled out.
The first “Container” radar station was put on trial duty on December 1, 2018. This station covers airspace to the west and south of the borders of Russian Federation. The next station of the same type will cover the entire Arctic airspace (including all routes running across the North Pole).
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