Algeria’s armed forces unveiled their newly acquired Russian-made 1L260 Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar system during a grand military parade on November 1, 2024. The event, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Algeria’s Liberation Revolution, marked the first public appearance of this advanced radar system, emphasizing Algeria’s continued commitment to bolstering its military technology in collaboration with long-standing ally Russia.
The 1L260 Zoopark-1M is a sophisticated counter-battery radar system designed by Russia specifically to enhance battlefield awareness by detecting and locating enemy artillery, mortar, and rocket launcher positions. Known for its precision and extended detection range, the Zoopark-1M can identify and track hostile artillery positions from up to 35 km, giving commanders crucial information to coordinate rapid and effective counterstrikes.
Equipped with advanced algorithms and capable of operating under intense electronic warfare conditions, the Zoopark-1M can pinpoint multiple targets simultaneously, providing a distinct advantage against conventional artillery and rocket threats. The system’s capability to track trajectories and calculate impact points allows it to deliver critical situational awareness and tactical superiority, ensuring the quick neutralization of enemy firepower.
Algeria’s acquisition of the Zoopark-1M radar system aligns with its ongoing strategy to modernize its armed forces with high-quality, field-proven military technology. Over the past two decades, Algeria has steadily increased its procurement of Russian military hardware, establishing itself as one of Russia’s most reliable arms customers in North Africa. This partnership includes significant investments in armored vehicles, advanced air defense systems like the BMPT Terminator 1, S-400 Triumf air defense missile system, and multi-role fighter jets such as the Su-30MKA, tailored specifically for Algerian needs.