The U.S. military confirmed that Iran attacked American radar sites in Kuwait with missiles and drones on multiple occasions. The Pentagon said at least 20 military facilities across the region were damaged or targeted since the conflict began, according to satellite images reviewed by defense officials.
Radar systems are critical tools the military uses to detect aircraft and missiles from far away. When radar sites get damaged, it creates blind spots where military commanders cannot see incoming threats as clearly. The strikes targeted infrastructure that helps the U.S. track activity across the Middle East.
American service members stationed in Kuwait and other bases in the region face increased danger from these attacks. Defense contractors who maintain and repair radar equipment may see their work expand significantly. The damage affects not just one country but the entire coalition of forces working together in the area.
The U.S. military is assessing the full extent of the radar damage and planning repairs. Military engineers will need to restore these systems to full strength, a process that could take weeks or months depending on how badly the equipment was hit. The Pentagon is also reviewing its defensive measures to better protect similar sites from future strikes.