Sierra Nevada To Demonstrate High-Altitude ISR Balloon For UK

Balloons
Credit: Sierra Nevada Corporation
LONDON—A high-altitude balloon developed by U.S. defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) has been selected by the UK Defense Ministry for a demonstration of an ultra-persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. SNC announced Aug. 10 that it will supply its balloon...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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