The view from the ground as a moored Aerostat balloon is launched at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is equipped with surveillance and communication capabilities. (Australian Defence photo by Cpl. Chris Dickso...

A moored Aerostat balloon continues to ascend into the skies over Multi Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. Part of a Persistent Threat Detection System, Col. Jim Creighton, Combined Team Uruzgan Commander, said that it would have a big impact on th...

Crews prepared a moored Aerostat balloon for launch at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is equipped with surveillance and communication equipment and will be used to help stop insurgents from planting IEDs in t...

A moored Aerostat balloon is launched at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 7. The Aerostat balloon is the main component of the Persistent Threat Detection System and will be used to disrupt insurgent capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by ...