EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Failed To Use Best Radar For N. Korea Missile

The Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX). Photo Credit: Boeing Photo

From The Washington Times:

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates denied permission for the U.S. Northern Command to use the Pentagon's most powerful sea-based radar to monitor North Korea's recent missile launch, precluding officials from collecting finely detailed launch data or testing the radar in a real-time crisis, current and former defense officials said.

Jamie Graybeal, Northcom public affairs director, confirmed to The Washington Times that Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, the Northcom commander, requested the radar's use but referred all other questions to the Pentagon.

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My Comment: I am sure that there is a good reason on why this decision was made .... I just wish I knew what it was.

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