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October 23, 2014

Aerostat surveillance system being evaluated by CBP
Washington (UPI) Oct 23, 2014
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is evaluating a Lockheed Martin aerostat surveillance system along the border with Mexico. The system is the Persistent Threat Detection System, or PTDS, which is currently being used in Afghanistan by the U.S. Army for identifying threats and tracking insurgents. Lockheed Martin said it is providing operational support for the system's evaluation by CBP. The PTDS consists of a tethered aerostat with sensor equipment. It provides panoramic day/ni ... read more

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