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Dec 30, 2014

U.S. Army Tests Surveillance Blimp That Will Watch Over, Defend D.C.

With more tests planned for early 2015.

Dec 18, 2014

Surveillance Blimp That Will Watch Over D.C. To Be Tested Soon

JLENS can detect cruise missiles from up to 340 miles away.

Feb 04, 2013

D.C. Area to Get Old School Eye in the Sky: Blimps

By the end of the year, two massive blimps may be floating in the skies above Washington as part of a new defense initiative for the region.

 
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