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Over-the-Horizon Radar: A Strategic Partnership Between Australia and Canada
What is the central argument of “Over-the-Horizon Radar”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-07-22
In the context of technological advancement in surveillance systems and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions, the cooperation between Australia and Canada on Over-the-Horizon Radar (OTHR) represents a compelling case of alignment between scientific capability, strategic interest, and industrial opportunity.
Unlike conventional radar systems, OTHR detects and tracks airborne and maritime objects far beyond the line of sight, by bouncing radio waves off the ionosphere. This enables surveillance coverage over vast distances, particularly relevant for countries with expansive territories, long coastlines, and overlapping interests in remote regions.
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What is Over-the-Horizon Radar: A Strategic Partnership Between Australia and Canada?
Unlike conventional radar systems, OTHR detects and tracks airborne and maritime objects far beyond the line of sight, by bouncing radio waves off the ionosphere.
Why does Over-the-Horizon Radar: A Strategic Partnership Between Australia and Canada matter for European defence?
This enables surveillance coverage over vast distances, particularly relevant for countries with expansive territories, long coastlines, and overlapping interests in remote regions.
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