Australia’s Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) radar has now been rolled out to a number of patrol bases and Forward Operating Bases (FOB) across Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan the Defence ministers announced.The C-RAM system provides vital warning of impending rocket attacks and mortar attacks against bases, providing precious seconds for our people to take cover, rather than being exposed in the open.
On February 1, Mr Smith and Mr Clare announced that the C-RAM system was in operation at the multi-national base Tarin Kowt, achieving its initial operating capability five months ahead of schedule.
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