SINGAPORE: Singapore will deploy a huge tethered surveillance balloon, that can 'see' as far as Malacca, to boost its maritime and air security, its defence ministry announced.
The helium-filled "aerostat" will be equipped with radar equipment that can spot threats from as far as 200km away, the ministry said in a post on its website late Tuesday.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!