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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
TCOM aerostats part of new missile defense system
In the next decade, American soldiers deployed around the world could be protected by high-tech aerostats built by TCOM in Weeksville.
On Tuesday, U.S. Army officials joined TCOM staff, local officials and guests gathered near the old blimp hangar to christen the first in a series of 16 aerostats to be part of a new missile defense system. The unmanned, tethered helium
balloons will operate in pairs to provide extensive radar coverage for troops and military installations. From their stationary positions aloft, they will scan for incoming missiles while providing accurate targets for U.S. and friendly forces.
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