The United States Is At War With Balloons
February 24, 2024
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as posted by the channelUS military aircraft have intercepted a high-altitude balloon flying over the western part of the country and determined it was non-threatening.
The small object is not manoeuvrable and presents no hazard to flight safety, US officials said, though its origin and purpose were unknown.
The aircraft was spotted on Friday over Colorado and Utah, drifting east.
Last year, the US shot down a Chinese balloon after it crossed the country from Alaska to the east coast.
Friday's object, detected floating around 44,000ft (13,400m), prompted US officials to scramble fighter jets to investigate.
Norad, the military command responsible for air defence over the US and Canada, said its fighter jets intercepted the balloon over Utah.
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