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U.S. Air Force signs up to $49 million weather data contract using 700 AI balloons
The U.S. Air Force has signed a contract worth up to $49 million to secure atmospheric data collected by autonomous weather balloons drifting around the world. The deal is aimed at using data from a private company that combines AI and weather observation technology for military operations. The Air Force signed the agreement with California startup WindBorne Systems, with actual purchases depending on military demand. About $1.7 million has been ordered so far.
