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US Army invests $447M in surveillance balloons despite drone threats

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

The US Army awarded TCOM a $447 million contract for giant surveillance balloons, despite growing concerns about their vulnerability to cheap drones. The balloons provide persistent aerial surveillance but face increasing risks from battlefield drones. This investment highlights the military's continued reliance on traditional surveillance methods amid evolving threats.

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The contract underscores a tension between proven surveillance tech and emerging drone countermeasures, raising questions about long-term viability.
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