Task Force Puts U.S. Airship Program on Fast Track
From DefenseNews: “The U.S. Defense Department’s ISR Task Force will huddle early next month with industry officials about forming a consortium to speed development of high-flying, long-duration unmanned airships to gather battlefield intelligence.”
“During talks slated for Sept. 2-3 in Arlington, Va., officials from the task force, the military service commands and U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) acquisition officials “will address their ISR requirements in general and describe their LEMV [Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle] requirements in detail,” according to a meeting announcement issued by the National Defense Industrial Association, which is leading the consortium effort.” Task Force Puts U.S. Airship Program on Fast Track
