The Spanish Armed Forces has deployed an LTR 25 long-range detection radar in Romania, supporting NATO’s eastern flank.The radar is stationed in Cataloi, in the country’s east, where 40 Spanish “Tigru” detachment members oversee air surveillance operations to strengthen “deterrence and defense of allied countries.”Providing extended range and high operational capability, the LTR 25 can monitor airspace from Moldova to the Turkish coast.LTR-25 RadarThe LTR-25 is designed with fully modular and scalable architecture and can be transported by sea, air, rail, and road.The system detects non-cooperative aircraft within its coverage area, features anti-clutter capabilities, and integrates a simplified and user-friendly operational control.Spanish Deployment in Romania Under NATO MissionSpain’s recent radar deployment in Romania is part of NATO’s measures to strengthen defenses across European territories following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In 2022, Spain announced plans to send fighter jets to Bucharest to support NATO’s deterrence efforts.As part of this commitment, Madrid deployed eight F-18M fighter jets and 130 air force personnel to Romania.Similar initiatives have been carried out in Romania since 2014 under the NATO Enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission after Moscow annexed Crimea.As part of the eAP mission, allies monitor European airspace and report aircraft flying without a transponder signal, radio contact, or flight plan.Alerts pass to NATO’s Combined Air Operations Centres, including the Torrejón facility in Spain, which assesses the situation and decides whether to deploy Quick Reaction Alert aircraft for interception and identification.The post Spanish Armed Forces Deploy LTR 25 Radar for NATO Mission in Romania appeared first on The Defense Post.