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High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (or Platform Stations) can provide surveillance and/or (much needed) bandwith for battlefield communications. and come in many shapes

Zephyr S High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS)

The Zephyr S next-generation High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) is a new variant of the Zephyr family of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) owned by Airbus Defence and Space. The aircraft was unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show 2018. Zephyr S, a production variant of Zephyr 8 demonstrator, is designed to offer greater operational flexibility and improved…

Airforce Technology

for more info on military applications : HAPS White paper

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HAPS a cheaper and more flexible way to replace satellites.