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Raytheon JLENS Preparing For Operational Evaluation

Monday, October 21st, 2013

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The Raytheon [RTN] Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) is wrapping up development al testing in preparation for operational testing. JLENS Photo: Raytheon Remaining developmental and certification tests are being completed at the Utah Test and Training Range, then JLENS moves to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., for a three year period of operational tests under the auspices of the Army. The JLENS system consists of two tethered 74 meter aerostats designed to fly at…

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