Episode 1527 • • 22:53 - 24:15
1527: Grip & Grin
Pentagon High-Altitude Balloon Projects, Surveillance Network Funding
The Pentagon is transitioning high-altitude balloon projects to military services to bolster the US surveillance network. These inflatables, operating between 60,000 and 90,000 feet, are intended to track hypersonic weapons and provide long-endurance stationing. Funding for these projects is set to increase to $27.1 million in fiscal year 2023.