US space forces together with partners from the UK and Australia have spent a successful system test “Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability” (Darc) At the first site in Western Australia. System, Designed to detect and track objects in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) at a height 22 000 miles (35 500 km), demonstrated the ability to track several moving satellites using seven z 27 planned antennas.
Darc, developed as part of the AUKUS partnership, consists of three sites around the world for 24/7 GEO monitoring, which is critical to protecting US and allied satellites. The test confirmed the system's ability to detect small objects and potential threats, such as enemy spacecraft. This is in line with the new strategy of the US Space Force, which includes offensive and defensive operations to ensure superiority in space, in particular, the possibility of destroying enemy vehicles.
Development of space militarization, in particular by Russia and China, which test technologies for attacking satellites, highlights the importance of DARC.
The first DARC site in Western Australia is to become operational in 2026 year, the second in Great Britain — in 2028 year, and the third in the USA - to 2029 year, although the location has yet to be determined. The DARC technology demonstrator was tested in 2021 year in New Mexico. System, which is being developed by Northrop Grumman, promises to be the world's most powerful radar for tracking objects in deep space.
Source: https://www.space.com