Defence Blog:

Northrop Grumman has reported that the U.S. Army, in partnership with the corporation, has deployed enhanced Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) capabilities in South Korea, advancing battlespace awareness and missile defense in the region.

This new site will enable JTAGS to provide a viable and operationally-effective in-theater missile warning capability for U.S. Armed Forces and allies. Korea’s strategic location enables U.S, allied, and partner-nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Asia.

As noted by Northrop Grumman, this deployment marks the completion of phase one of the JTAGS modernization program. The system was first fielded in tactical shelters in 1997, to provide in-theater missile warning using data directly from satellite sensors…

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