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Replacing US Radars Hit by Iran Could Cost More Than $1 Billion & Take Years

Replacing US Radars Hit by Iran Could Cost More Than $1 Billion & Take Years

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Replacing US Radars Hit by Iran Could Cost More Than $1 Billion & Take YearsAccording to calculations cited by the media, ▪It could take Raytheon five to... 07.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Replacing US Radars Hit by Iran Could Cost More Than $1 Billion & Take YearsAccording to calculations cited by the media, ▪It could take Raytheon five to eight years to build a new AN/FPS-132 radar. ▪Lockheed Martin would need at least 12–24 months and about $50–75 million to replace the AN/TPS-59.The process is complicated by supply chains, as about 98% of the gallium used in these systems comes from China, media noted.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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