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  • Ascending Horizons: The Evolution of Stratospheric Balloons and High-Altitude Surveillance”

    ​Introduction: Stratospheric balloons, often referred to as near-space balloons, have quietly been making strides in scientific research, meteorological observations, and military applications. These high-altitude balloons are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the upper atmosphere and have proven to be valuable tools in a variety of fields. In this article, we delve into the … 

  • Senate Republicans grill Air Force under secretary nominee on border, Chinese spy balloon

    ​“Between now and the time that a vote is held on your nomination, I think you’ve got some work to do to regain the confidence of a lot of the members on this committee,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. 

  • Taiwan Detects Record Six Chinese Balloons

    ​A record six Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan, with one flying directly above the island, Taipei’s defense ministry said.
    The post Taiwan Detects Record Six Chinese Balloons appeared first on The Defense Post. 

  • DRDO’s Tapas Drone Not Dead Yet! Plans To Expand Capabilities For High Altitude Operations Underway

    DRDO’s Tapas drone aims to enhance altitude capabilities for Andaman-Nicobar operations despite facing the recent setback. Strategic advancements underwayChandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to continue its efforts to enhance the capabilities of the Tapas medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone. The project, led by the Aeronautical Development 

  • Tapas UAV Failed To Meet Altitude Requirements

    According to a report by Rajat Pandit of TOI, the Tapas project, a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) remotely-piloted aircraft, failed to meet altitude requirements. The aircraft was expected to reach an altitude of 30,000 feet and demonstrate a flight time of 20 hours. However, it only has a flying endurance of around 18 hours at an altitude of 28,000 feet.The Tapas project was originally 

  • China’s balloons inflate Taiwan poll fears

    ​Taipei (AFP) Jan 7, 2024

    As an election in democratic Taiwan looms, Chinese balloons have appeared around the island at various times of the day – in what its military says is a new form of “grey zone” harassment.

    China already flexes its military prowess against self-ruled Taiwan daily, sending fighter jets, reconnaissance drones and naval ships around the island.

    But since December, Taiwan’s defence ministry 

  • Taiwan slams aviation safety ‘threat’ from China balloons

    ​Taipei (AFP) Jan 6, 2024

    Taiwan’s defence ministry condemned Beijing on Saturday for sending balloons across the median line that separates the self-ruled island and China, saying they pose a “serious threat” to aviation routes and are a form of harassment.

    China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has in recent years stepped up military and political pressure – sending in an unprecedented number of fighter 

  • Taiwan detects four Chinese balloons ahead of election

    ​Taipei (AFP) Jan 3, 2024

    Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taiwan’s defence ministry said Wednesday.

    A graphic released by the ministry showed three balloons headed northeast directly above the island on Tuesday after appearing “southwest of Ching-Chuan-Kang”, home to a military airbase in Taiwan’s western Taic 

  • India’s HAPS Prototype Achieves Landmark Flight, Paves The Way For Stratospheric Operations

    Bangalore-based NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd (NRT) achieved a significant milestone in India’s aerospace ambitions as its solar-powered High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) completed its maiden flight, lasting over 21 hours. The successful trial, conducted during the Winter Solstice, provides a substantial boost to India’s plan of deploying long-endurance drones capable of 

  • India Closer To New Drone Power As Indigenous Solar-Powered Pseudo-Satellite Flies For Over 21 Hours

    India closer to new drone power as indigenous solar-powered pseudo-satellite
    flies for over 21 hrs

    Start-up announced that its prototype had completed flight during Winter
    Solstice trial. Big fillip to India’s plan of having long-endurance drone
    capable of flying in stratosphere

    New Delhi: Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd (NRT)
    announced Saturday