Officials say the increase would be used for research into a new radar system and maintenance costs for military aircraft.

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Hayes said the original design for the structure included a radome -- short for radar dome -- but that was rejected because of anticipated servicing and maintenance difficulties.

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Port Authority Assistant Director of Media Anthony Hayes said the original design included a radome -- short for radar dome --but that was rejected because of anticipated servicing and maintenance difficulties.

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