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Potential Military Use of Airships and Aerostats (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Sept. 1, 2006
Report Number RS21886
Report Type Report
Authors Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

The Department of Defense (DOD) has a history of using lighter-than-air (LTA) platforms. Aerostats have recently been fielded to protect U.S. troops in the field. Contemporary interest is growing in using airships for numerous missions. This report examines the various concepts being considered and describes the issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant.