US ARMY FLIES HIGH WITH INNOVATIVE ISR.

The US Army is developing an innovative Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) program called HADES, which involves converting large business jets for ground activity sensing. This initiative is driven by a shift in US defense strategy towards countering China and Russia, leading to the retirement of medium-size ISR aircraft. The Army has chosen the Bombardier Global 6500 as the platform for HADES and is planning a fleet of 14 aircraft by 2035, with an investment of nearly $820 million over the next five years. The program aims to enhance detection capabilities and support active campaigning and targeting in conflict zones. [Extracted from the article]