Iranian Attack on 5,000 Km Ballistic Radar 'Blinds' US, Removing Its 'Eyes'

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Iran 'Blinds' US: $1.1B Radar Destroyed in Qatar, Missile Defense Crippled

Confirming the damage to the critical infrastructure of the US military forces, satellite images obtained by Planet Labs showed signs of damage and firefighting efforts around the location. (X)

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News18•05-03-2026, 10:05

Iran 'Blinds' US: $1.1B Radar Destroyed in Qatar, Missile Defense Crippled

•Iranian attack severely damaged a critical US early warning radar system in Qatar, costing $1.1 billion.
•The AN/FPS-132 Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar, largest in Middle East, was hit by a drone or missile.
•Experts warn the attack 'blinded' US missile defense, creating gaps in regional coverage and affecting THAAD/Patriot systems.
•The 5,000 km range radar is crucial for tracking ballistic missiles across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and parts of Central Asia.
•The incident highlights modern warfare's challenge: attackers need only one strike to hit a valuable target.

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