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Space Force Activates Advanced Missile Defense Radar in Alaska

1/2/2026

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The U.S. Space Force took operational control of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, in December 2025.
The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) is a ground-based radar designed to detect and track long-range ballistic missiles with high precision.
Following successful tests, LRDR has been integrated into the Space Force's missile defense network, improving interceptor accuracy and monitoring U.S. airspace.

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Story summary

The U.S. Space Force took operational control of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, in December 2025.
The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) is a ground-based radar designed to detect and track long-range ballistic missiles with high precision.
Following successful tests, LRDR has been integrated into the Space Force's missile defense network, improving interceptor accuracy and monitoring U.S. airspace.