Баку/15.10.19/Turan: On October 15, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and the leadership of the ministry took part in the opening of a control point of the most advanced multifunctional Air Force Radar Station, designed to strengthen control over the country's airspace and timely detect air targets.
The Minister of Defense inquired about the operational characteristics of the equipment and technical facilities installed at the Radar Station Control Point. The Minister was informed that the infrastructure built here created broad conditions for the timely and accurate fulfillment of combat missions. The Radar Station can be used both in stationary and mobile order depending on the tactical circumstances.
It was reported that this Spanish-made Radar Station that meets NATO standards is also used the armies of the Alliance member countries.
During the demonstration of the technical capabilities of the Radar Station, it was noted that radar aids provide for the detection, determination of flight parameters and tracking of aerodynamic objects such as airplanes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles. -02D-
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