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October 14, 2014

JLENS radar data integrates with NORAD system
Washington (UPI) Oct 14, 2014
A series of laboratory tests have proven that data collected by the JLENS aerostat-radar system can be successfully be converted into a format for use by NORAD. The test series was conducted by Raytheon, developer of the system which will soon by deployed in Maryland to help protect the National Capital Region from cruise missiles, drones and other low-flying vehicles. "The lab tests proved that information from JLENS can be converted into a format that can be used by NORAD's command and ... read more

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