Tethered Aerostat Radar System | |
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Tethered Aerostat Radar System | |
Role | Surveillance |
Manufacturer |
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Introduction | 1980 |
Status | In active service |
Primary users | U.S. Customs and Border Protection,Philippine Navy[1] Historic users: |
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.