Russia's giant new radar in Kaliningrad raises alarm in NATO

Russia is nearing completion of what experts think is a giant radar complex in Kaliningrad, capable of monitoring much of Europe. Experts warn the project could intensify the military standoff between Moscow and NATO. The Kremlin is getting closer to opening its 'new eye' on Europe.

Construction of a towering radar complex is almost complete in Russia's highly militarized exclave of Kaliningrad, according to reports. From above, the three radiating arms of the sprawling facility, each more than 500 meters (1,640 feet) long, look like some sort of alien lifeform has left its mark on an otherwise undisturbed stretch of forested nature reserve. You could actually compare it to a landing platform or launch pad for Moscow's massive intelligence-gathering network.

While Russia has not confirmed it is building the structure, security expert Vaidotas Malinionis said the radar will be so big, it will be able to see beyond the earth's curvature.