Aerostats, fixed-wing mix seen best for cruise missile detection

After evaluating a number of airborne sensor concepts for detection of attacking cruise missiles, the Pentagon leadership now believes the most cost-effective solution would be a mix of fixed-wing aircraft and aerostats, Pentagon acquisition chief Paul Kaminski has told the Senate Armed Services...

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