WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data

WindBorne, a Silicon Valley startup using weather balloons and AI for forecasting, won a U.S. Air Force contract worth nearly $50 million. The deal underscores military interest in advanced weather prediction technology. The company's AI-driven balloons provide high-resolution atmospheric data, which could enhance operational planning. Financial terms were not fully disclosed, but the contract value approaches $50 million.