Land-based, Early Warning Radar To Set Up Shop In Turkey By Year's End

By Jen Judson / October 5, 2011 at 4:09 PM
A land-based, early warning radar near the Turkish city of Kurecik could be established by the end of year following a deal struck last month by the U.S. and the Turkish governments, the commander of U.S. Army Europe said today. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling told reporters he has sent soldiers to the region to determine what is needed to support the installation. "We are working some details in terms of the agreement with the Turks in terms of how we...

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