Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system

Updated: 22 Aug 2019

Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system

Minister of Defence, PW Botha disclosed that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar complex constituting an early warning system, and that the entire coastline was to be covered by the Decca navigational system costing $8.4m The statement by P.W. Botha regarding the acquisition of advanced radar and navigation equipment emphasized Apartheid South Africa's military might, especially to those involved in the liberations struggle.

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South African History Online. (2019, August 22). Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908

South African History Online (2019) 'Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system', South African History Online, 22 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908 (Accessed: 28 September 2026).

South African History Online, Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908, (accessed 28 September 2026).

"Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system." South African History Online, 22 Aug. 2019, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908. Accessed 28 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system." South African History Online. August 22, 2019. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0148908.