In the late 1990s, the installation became remote operation, and the primary radar was replaced with the British Aerospace (BAe) Type 101. The radar now in use at Portreath is a Type 102 Air Defence Radar.
In the late 1990s, the installation transitioned to remote operation and was equipped with a new radar system, replacing the original British Aerospace (BAe) Type 101 model. The current radar at Portreath is of the Type 102 Air Defence Radar variety.