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US Army Awards $447M Aerostat Contract

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The US Army has awarded a $447 million contract to TCOM LP for the production and support of the Persistent Surveillance Systems-Tethered aerostat-based surveillance program. This program has been used by the Army for over a decade. The contract includes production, fielding, sustainment, and lifecycle support for the system.

Why it matters

The contract highlights the Army's continued investment in surveillance technology, enhancing its ability to gather intelligence and conduct persistent surveillance. This aerostat-based system provides critical capabilities for the Army's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) efforts.

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