With decades of experience supporting national security, ILC Dover's lighter-than-air systems offer strategic adaptability and partner-aligned solutions for ISR, communications and defense modernization.

Discover our Lighter-Than-Air & Defense Solutions

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Tethered Aerostats

ILC Dover develops helium-filled aerostats for various intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications as these missions become increasingly vital to national security.

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Passenger Airships

We’ve produced more than 50 airship structures to support the advertising and tourism industries. Learn about our experience and contact us for information.

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High-Altitude Airships

We support the design and development of high-altitude airships for the Navy, NASA, DoD primes, and commercial customers. Contact us today.

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Heavy Lift

ILC Dover has applied its Lighter-Than-Air technology to the development and fabrication of heavy lift vehicles for three decades.