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'Tigru' radar deployed in Romania reaches 13,000 hours of aerial surveillance

In Schitu, Romania
June 25, 2024
  • The 'Tigru' Detachment demonstrates with its daily work the commitment to the air surveillance mission on the eastern flank of the Alliance

The AN/TPS-43M air surveillance radar has reached 13,000 hours of service participating in the NATO Enhanced Air Policing-RDR operation. This new milestone reflects the work of the 'Tigru' Detachment in its mission to ensure security and air surveillance on NATO's eastern flank.

The fifth contingent is currently deployed in Romania, close to the end of its mission after almost four months of operation. The work and effort of the personnel allows to continue fulfilling the mission, demonstrating the capacity and preparation of our Armed Forces to operate in missions abroad with our NATO allies.

This milestone of the 'Tigru' Detachment, formed by members of the Air and Space Force with the main participation of the personnel of the Mobile Air Control Group (GRUMOCA) and the Second Air Deployment Support Squadron (SEADA), is a result of the training, availability and technical skills of the personnel. Thanks to all of them, the AN/TPS-43M radar has been able to maintain operational levels that make it a key player in the surveillance of allied airspace.The AN/TPS-43M air surveillance radar has reached 13,000 hours of service participating in the NATO Enhanced Air Policing-RDR operation. This new milestone reflects the work of the 'Tigru' Detachment in its mission to ensure security and air surveillance on NATO's eastern flank.

The fifth contingent is currently deployed in Romania, close to the end of its mission after almost four months of operation. The work and effort of the personnel allows to continue fulfilling the mission, demonstrating the capacity and preparation of our Armed Forces to operate in missions abroad with our NATO allies.

This milestone of the 'Tigru' Detachment, formed by members of the Air and Space Force with the main participation of the personnel of the Mobile Air Control Group (GRUMOCA) and the Second Air Deployment Support Squadron (SEADA), is a result of the training, availability and technical skills of the personnel. Thanks to all of them, the AN/TPS-43M radar has been able to maintain operational levels that make it a key player in the surveillance of allied airspace.

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