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8 minPGdoc-short
6.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

An 8-minute U.S. military surveillance balloon hovers on a tether above Kabul, Afghanistan, with capacities that remain classified and mysterious.

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Why Watch

  • See the U.S. military's surveillance technology in action.
  • Find out how classified operations affect Kabul's security.
  • Meet the challenges of modern warfare surveillance.

Did You Know

  • The surveillance balloon is tethered high above Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • The balloon's surveillance capacities are classified and mysterious.
  • The film was released in 2015 and has a duration of 8 minutes.

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Military technology enthusiastsSurveillance studiesAfghanistan conflict history
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of military equipment is featured in the documentary?

A U.S. military surveillance balloon is featured in the documentary.

Where is the surveillance balloon located?

The surveillance balloon is located high above Kabul, Afghanistan.

What is notable about the capabilities of the surveillance balloon?

Its capacities are both highly classified and deeply mysterious.

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