Paraguay acquires US long-range radars to combat drug trafficking

Paraguay acquires long-range radars from the United States to combat drug trafficking. President Santiago Peña said his country lacked this type of technology so for decades they were unable to safeguard their airspace.

The government of Paraguay has acquired a 3D TPS-78 primary radar, along with a command and control center, in a historic investment of USD 45.7 million, as part of a plan to strengthen air safety and combat irregular flights.This purchase includes infrastructure, spare parts, training for 60 Air Force personnel, technical assistance for five years and a two-year guarantee. Minister of Defense highlighted the government’s investment in the purch…

As part of the process of incorporating capabilities for the control of Paraguayan airspace, President Santiago Peña announced during an event held in the First Air Brigade of the Paraguayan Air Force, buying radars from Northrop Grumman through the Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS) of the United States. According to details provided by the Minister of National Defense, General (R) Oscar González, and the Air Force Commander, General Julio Fu…

This Thursday, President Santiago Peña announced the purchase of radars to strengthen airspace. Through the Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS) of the United States Government, Northrop Grumman’s TPS78 radars, world-class technology, have been acquired, according to the president. Santiago Peña strengthens surveillance of airspace with acquisition of radars. Photo: Presidency The incorporation of TPS78 radars represents a crucial transformation…