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South Korea unveils new missile interception weapon amid nuclear tension with North
Yonhap News Agency. The radar plays a vital role in the Agency for Defense Development's long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) interception system South Korea hopes to put into action by 2026.Yonhap News Agency also reports the L-SAM interceptor will be able to shoot down incoming missiles as they soar through the stratosphere, at altitudes of about 50-60 kilometres.The Multi Function Radar (MFR) is considered to be the "eyes" of the interception system.It boasts the ability to rotate 150 degrees, to respond to "hundreds" of aircraft, and to multiple ballistic missiles at the same time.
