balloons – The Defense Post

Feb- 2026 -

18 February

Air

Ukraine Revives Military Balloons for Modern Warfare Needs: Report

Ukrainian military units are increasingly using air balloons as a low-cost tool on the battlefield for strike support and more.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK ‘Spy Balloons’ Fly as Constellation for First Time, Break Into Stratosphere

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully flown a group of uncrewed surveillance balloons into the stratosphere.

May- 2025 -

6 May

Air

Joe Saballa

India Conducts Maiden Flight Test of High-Altitude Spy Balloon

India has carried out the maiden flight trial of an indigenous stratospheric airship designed for high-altitude surveillance.

Apr- 2025 -

16 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Raytheon, Nine Others Compete for US Army’s $4.2B Tethered Spy Balloon Deal

The US Army has selected 10 defense firms to compete for a $4.2-billion program to develop a next-generation, lighter-than-air surveillance balloon.

Dec- 2024 -

12 December

Air

Experts preparing a stratospheric balloon for flight

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Aerostar Complete Demo of Stratospheric Systems for US Defense Applications

Airbus and Aerostar have completed a series of joint test flights of their combined stratospheric capabilities to validate applications for the US military.

4 December

Air

Joe Saballa

Russia to Develop Stratospheric Balloon for Surveillance Missions

Two Russian organizations are teaming up to develop a stratospheric balloon designed to support military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

Nov- 2024 -

29 November

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says 41 Chinese Military Aircraft, Ships Detected Ahead of Lai US Stopover

Taiwan has detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, sparking fury in Beijing.

27 November

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Holds Air, Sea Drills as Chinese Balloons Reported

Taiwan's military deployed aircraft, ships, and air defense missile systems in a drill on Thursday, as its defense ministry reported the detection of two Chinese balloons near the island.

25 November

Air