Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS)

The Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS) is an advanced surveillance tool that uses large, tethered balloons equipped with radar to monitor a wide area for incoming threats like cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones. Positioned at high altitudes, these persistent sensors provide early detection and tracking over hundreds of miles, allowing military forces to respond effectively. JLENS’s aerial vantage point offers continuous, real-time situational awareness, enhancing defense capabilities without the need for ground-based radar systems, thereby improving national security and protection of critical assets.