The U.S. Army plans to launch two stationary “blimps” at 10,000-feet in the air next week to better protect the Washington, D.C. area from cruise missiles and other possible air attacks.

Mark Hertling, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, served in the Army for ... familiar with these devices know they aren’t really “blimps.” These balloons are known as aerostats, or ...

It's been a whirlwind two months for the U.S. Army after a bizarre escape from the JLENS blimp. "It was like the white blimp of death," said Mike Lepke. The incident continues to escalate.