Editing Blimp (section)

=== Surveillance blimp ===
[[File:Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment System.jpg|thumbnail|A TCOM 17M Aerostat and Trailer]]

This blimp is a type of [[airborne early warning and control]] aircraft, typically as the active part of a system which includes a mooring platform, communications and information processing. Example systems include the U.S. [[JLENS]] and Israeli [[Aeronautics Defense Skystar 300]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stripes.com/news/military-blimp-escapes-causes-power-outages-before-landing-in-pennsylvania-1.375825|title=Military blimp escapes, causes power outages before landing in Pennsylvania|work=Stars and Stripes|accessdate=30 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Military-Blimp-Gets-Loose-Cuts-Power-Lines-225087-1.html|title=Military Blimp Gets Loose, Cuts Power Lines|work=AVweb|date=28 October 2015 |accessdate=30 October 2015}}</ref>

Surveillance blimps known as [[aerostat]]s have been used extensively in the Middle East by the [[United States Armed Forces|United States military]], the [[United Arab Emirates]] and [[Kuwait]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2011-11-12/aerostats-rise-through-ranks-surveillance-service |title=Aerostats Rise Through the Ranks in Surveillance Service |last=Pocock |first=Chris |date=November 12, 2011 |website=ainonline.com |access-date=May 20, 2022}}</ref>