ILC Dover

Since 1947, ILC has been active in the design and development of products for both government and industry. Most ILC products are comprised of softgoods materials –products that are flexible by nature and result in solutions to customer problems.

Whether protecting personnel in hostile environments, containing potent pharmaceuticals, or developing unique inflatable devices, ILC has an enviable record of performance. By drawing from a blend of highly qualified personnel and a sound base of both proven and innovative technologies (the same attributes that helped us put man on the moon and cushion rovers on Mars), ILC continues to develop reliable hardware and unique softgoods.

Our Government, commercial, and NASA customers rely on ILC’s multi-disciplined technical expertise to provide innovative softgoods solutions for a wide range of applications. ILC Dover – Creating What’s Next.

Tethered Aerostats for ISR

ILC Dover, L.P. has been developing and manufacturing aerostats, airships and other lighter-than-air (LTA) structures since the early 1970’s. We have produced nearly 200 of these structures ranging in volume from 56,000 ft3 to over 4,000,000 ft3 using various coated and laminated materials comprised of high strength polyester, Vectran™, and Dyneema™ based structural members. These aerostats are used for various ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) purposes by DoD, including the Army’s Persistent Threat Detection System. Other government agencies employ aerostats for border security and monitoring.