GLOBUS
GLOBUS is a radar system in Vardø, on the island of Vårberget in Norway. It is operated by the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) and its official uses are primarily space observation and Arctic airspace monitoring for Norway's national interest, though the site's close proximity to known Russian naval bases as well as U.S. involvement in construction and funding have fueled suspicions that it also serves as part of an American missile defense system.
| GLOBUS | |
|---|---|
| Vardø in Norway | |
GLOBUS station above Vardø, with Globus II at left and Globus III at right | |
| Coordinates | 70.3671°N 31.1278°E |
| Type | Radar station |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Norwegian Intelligence Service |
| Website | https://www.etterretningstjenesten.no/aktuelt/aktuelt/oppgradering-av-globus-systemet?q=Globus |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1988–present |
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