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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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