Raytheon, Nine Others Compete for US Army’s $4.2B Tethered Spy Balloon Deal
The US Army has selected 10 defense firms to compete for a $4.2-billion program to develop a next-generation, lighter-than-air surveillance balloon.
Airbus, Aerostar Complete Demo of Stratospheric Systems for US Defense Applications
Airbus and Aerostar have completed a series of joint test flights of their combined stratospheric capabilities to validate applications for the US military.
Russia to Develop Stratospheric Balloon for Surveillance Missions
Two Russian organizations are teaming up to develop a stratospheric balloon designed to support military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
Taiwan Says 41 Chinese Military Aircraft, Ships Detected Ahead of Lai US Stopover
Taiwan has detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, sparking fury in Beijing.
Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills as Chinese Balloons Reported
Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships, and air defense missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defense ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.
Taiwan Says Chinese Balloon Detected Near Island
Taiwan said it had detected a Chinese balloon on the northwest of the island, the first since April, as Beijing maintains pressure on Taipei.
Indian Air Force Practices Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloons
The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting down targets resembling Chinese spy balloons at high altitudes.
US Army Seeks Lightweight Radar for High-Altitude Spy Balloons
The US Army has turned to industry partners for a new, lightweight radar to be fitted on its high-altitude surveillance balloons.
US Army to Create Cross-Functional Deep Sensing Team
The US Army will soon establish a cross-functional team to improve the country’s deep sensing capabilities.
US Seeking New Tech to Capture, Not Kill, Enemy Spy Balloons
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking proposals for technology that can capture, not kill, enemy spy balloons.
Chinese Spy Balloon Did Not Gather Data Over US: Pentagon
The Chinese spy balloon shot down by a US fighter jet in February did not collect intelligence as it flew across the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Poland Says Spy Balloon Entered Airspace From Belarus
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence says an unauthorized flying object entered into the country’s airspace from neighboring Belarus.
Chinese Spy Balloon Acquired US Intel Before Being Shot Down: US Officials
The Chinese spy balloon seen flying over North America in February had reportedly acquired US intelligence before getting shot down.
Taiwan Finds Remains of Suspected Chinese Balloon, Tightens Military Security
Taiwan said it found the remains of a suspected Chinese meteorological balloon and would increase patrols at military facilities.
Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Balloons
Ukraine said its aerial defense units had detected half a dozen balloons, apparently launched by Russia.
Japan Says Past Aerial Objects Likely Chinese Spy Balloons
An analysis of unidentified aerial objects that flew over Japan in recent years suggests they were Chinese spy balloons, according to Tokyo.
Hamas Seizes Israel Military Surveillance Balloon
Palestinian militant group Hamas has captured one of Israel’s military surveillance and reconnaissance balloons.
US Army Uses High-Altitude Balloons in Arctic Firing Exercise
The US Army recently conducted a cross-domain exercise with allies and partners in the Arctic Sea to examine new warfighting methods.
