France—Armed Forces To Evaluate Stratobus Airship For ISR Missions

Thales Alenia Space says it has signed a contract with the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to conduct a concept study on the use of its Stratobus airship platform by the French military. Under the contract announced Jan. 8, Thales will conduct an operational concept study evaluating the ability of the Stratobus to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions to meet French military needs. The study will include simulated operations.  The deal...