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U.S. Military Shoots Down Another Suspicious Object over Lake Huron, Officials Say
The latest high-altitude object was shot down over Lake Huron out of caution to protect civilian aviation.
February 13, 2023
U.S. Forces Shoot Down ‘Unidentified Object’ over Canada Airspace
The incident marks the third time in eight days the U.S. has shot down an object over North America.
February 13, 2023
U.S. Shoots Down Unidentified Object Flying Over Alaska
The object was flying at around 40,000 feet (12,190 meters), posing a risk to civilian air traffic.
February 13, 2023
U.S. Officials: Chinese Balloon Had Intelligence Collection Capabilities
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that the U.S. shot down could in fact collect communications signals, according to…
February 10, 2023
U.S., States Weigh Farmland Restrictions After Chinese Balloon
Near the banks of Montana’s Musselshell River, cattle rancher Michael Miller saw a large, white orb above the…
February 9, 2023
‘Demonstrates Their Dishonesty’: Chinese Diplomat Insists U.S. Return Debris from Balloon
Lu Shaye, China’s ambassador to France, believes the U.S. should return debris from the spy balloon it shot…
February 9, 2023
South Korea, Colombia Surveil Suspected Spy Balloons
Balloon-mania spread across the world this weekend as South Korea reported an incursion by a North Korean balloon…
Canada Says it’s Tracking a Second ‘Surveillance Balloon’ in its Airspace
China says first balloon spotted over U.S. is weather surveillance craft.
February 6, 2023
Secretary of State Blinken Postpones China Trip After Spy Balloon Discovery
The Pentagon spotted the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon on Thursday and believes that it was sent to collect sensitive information.
China Threatens U.S. for Popping Balloon as American Military Begins Recovery Operation
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard began a recovery operation for the balloon on Saturday, but it is unclear how long the mission will take.
February 6, 2023