Kairomötets väktare hos svenska flyget

This newspaper article, dated November 14, 1945, provides an overview of the Swedish military's radar capabilities at the end of World War II. The author notes that the Swedish military radar equipment is not particularly advanced, consisting primarily of 'retired' English radar units. Despite this, the article emphasizes the strategic importance of radar technology, tracing its origins back to the experiments of the German scientist H. Hertz in 1886. The text highlights the critical role radar played during the war, specifically citing its contribution to the Allied success in the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, and the invasion of France, where it allowed for precise bombing without endangering friendly troops. The article includes a practical example of the equipment's utility, stating that radar based in Uppsala is capable of detecting a Mustang aircraft over Enköping at a distance of 45 kilometers. The piece concludes by reflecting on how the global balance of power might have been different without the development of radar technology.