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Ukraine Reveals Unique Deep-Strike Solution: A Rocket Launched From Balloons

Ukraine has found an unconventional approach to striking deep behind enemy lines while reducing the risk of detection: launching rockets from high-altitude balloons.

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Ukraine Revives Military Balloons for Modern Warfare Needs: Report

Ukrainian military units are increasingly using air balloons as a low-cost tool on the battlefield for strike support and more.

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UK ‘Spy Balloons’ Fly as Constellation for First Time, Break Into Stratosphere

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully flown a group of uncrewed surveillance balloons into the stratosphere.

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India Conducts Maiden Flight Test of High-Altitude Spy Balloon

India has carried out the maiden flight trial of an indigenous stratospheric airship designed for high-altitude surveillance.

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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.

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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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