CBP - Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)
Investment ID: 024-000005237
Overview
Program Title
CBP - Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)
Description
The purpose of the investment is to provide persistent, long-range detection and monitoring (radar surveillance) capability for interdicting low-level air, maritime and surface smugglers and narcotics traffickers along the United States-Mexico border, the Florida Straits, and a portion of the Caribbean. The value TARS brings to the public is it assist in securing our borders and thus help keep the public safe. The investment's persistent surveillance has assisted CBP agents in apprehending drug traffickers, confiscating firearms and detecting illegal entry. This program supports the Securing America s Borders Line of Business.
Type of Program
Non-major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable