The number of Russian radars in the Arctic will be doubled

the Russian armed forces plan to double the number of radar stations “Rezonans-N” in the Arctic, according to the Agency TASS citing a source in the military-industrial complex of the country.

At the moment, the defense Ministry has ordered five such radar: two of them are working, two more are preparing to launch and one being completed. The new contract may include five stations. They will completely cover the North-Eastern direction, the source added.

Station “Rezonans-N” is able to detect cruise and ballistic missiles, hypersonic aircraft, and aircraft built using technology “stealth”.

the Maximum range of radar 1100 km, height 100 km. At the same time the station can track up to 500 targets.

“Rezonans-N” is only 5 trailers.