WARSAW, March 19 (Reuters) - Poland's air traffic control launched two new radars on Thursday aimed at improving radiolocation data and operational security, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency
Poland Deploys New Air Traffic Radars to Boost Airspace Detection and Security
Poland Enhances Airspace Monitoring and Security Measures
Deployment of New Radars
WARSAW, March 19 (Reuters) - Poland's air traffic control launched two new radars on Thursday aimed at improving radiolocation data and operational security, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency said.
Response to Regional Security Threats
Poland, which regularly scrambles fighter jets along with NATO allies to police its airspace in response to Russian aerial attacks over Ukraine, has been ramping up its air monitoring capabilities.
Recent Airspace Violations
Poland has reported a number of airspace violations in recent years, including an incursion by around 20 drones Warsaw says were Russian in September and a flurry of balloons from Belarus which it says are meant to probe NATO's air detection systems.
Details of the New Radar Systems
The new devices are a co-located radar near Katowice and a secondary one near Pultusk, PANSA said. The launch comes as part of an investment plan worth 1.4 billion zlotys between 2024 and 2029.
Technological Advancements
The technology used in the new radars will enable more precise communication between aircraft and air traffic control, PANSA's spokesman said, adding that all radar information was also shared with the military.
Civil-Military Cooperation
"PANSA is responsible for civil aviation traffic control, but we also develop civil-military cooperation, i.e. by creating tools enabling flexible airspace management in the event of a necessity to conduct military operations within its part."
(Reporting by Karol Badohal; Editing by Alison Williams)
