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Tethered Aerostat Radar System
Tethered Aerostat Radar System
Role Surveillance
Manufacturer
  • Lockheed Martin (prime contractor)
  • ILC Dover (envelope)
Introduction 1980
Status In active service
Primary users U.S. Customs and Border Protection,Philippine Navy[1]
Historic users:
  • United States Air Force
  • United States Coast Guard
  • United States Customs Service
Number built 9 – Lockheed Martin 420K
2 – Lockheed Martin 275K

The Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)[2] is an American low-level airborne ground surveillance system that uses aerostats (moored balloons) as radar platforms. Similar systems include the EL/M-2083 and JLENS.

  1. ^ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1006809
  2. ^ Tethered Aerostat Radar System

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