got geoint?

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and the Army Forces Strategic Command are developing some highly innovative GEOINT strategies, which include the development of a futuristic, self-powered, intelligence-gathering airship. While still in the conceptual phase, according to the Washington Post, the ideal model would be able to linger for more than three weeks over a target area at 20,000 feet, carrying a 2,500-pound payload of signals and imagery interceptors with a view of 173 miles — according to a special notice issued last week. The success in Iraq and Afghanistan of “spy blimps” has inspired the creation of these new airships. Wow. Read more of the Washington Post article here.

Tags: Army Forces Strategic Command, GEOINT, Intelligence-Gathering Airship, Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle, Skunk Works, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, USGIF