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Poland Seeks Aerostats For Air And Surface Awareness Under U.S. FMS Deal

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

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Poland Seeks Aerostats For Air And Surface Awareness Under U.S. FMS Deal

Strategic aerostat platform offered by TCOM, L.P., which is based in Columbia, Md. Photo: TCOM

The Pentagon’s Defense Security and Cooperation Agency on Wednesday notified Congress of a potential $1.2 billion foreign military sale (FMS) to Poland for tethered aerostat systems equipped with radar and other sensors for airspace and surface reconnaissance, the State Department said. Poland’s request includes airspace and surface radar reconnaissance systems, airborne early warning radars with identification friend or foe capability, electronic sensor systems, mooring systems with powered tethers that include fiber optics, ground control systems, and other related equipment and…

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