SPY-6 Radar Crushes Missile Tests: How the U.S. Navy’s New Shield Stops

The U.S. Navy’s latest radar technology, the AN/SPY-6, successfully completed operational testing during the Pacific Dragon 2026 military exercise, demonstrating its ability to counter simulated threats in a multinational environment. The drills, held off the coast of Hawaii, concluded on August 15 at the Pacific Missile Range Facility near Kauai. Led by the U.S. Third Fleet and the Missile Defence Agency, the exercise included naval forces from Australia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Chile, and Spain. Chile and Spain participated for the first time, underscoring the expanding scope of regional defence…

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