Defence
Council of State Allows Defense to Proceed with Military Radar Construction in Herwijnen
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The Council of State has rejected objections from residents and local authorities regarding the construction of a new SMART-L military radar station near the village of Herwijnen, ruling that the government sufficiently justified the location choice and ensured no risks to public health. The facility, which replaces an existing radar in Nieuw-Millingen, is deemed necessary for airspace defense, with the court confirming that electromagnetic exposure limits are maintained and alternative sites were adequately evaluated.
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