The unidentified objects shot down over Alaska and Canada in recent days do not resemble the Chinese 'spy' balloon downed near South Carolina a week ago, the White House has said
"There's still much to know about it. That's why the analysis of this object is going to be very important."Advertisement
It was flying at 40,000ft and posed a risk to civilian air traffic when it was brought down about 100 miles from the border at 3.41pm EST , she added. The US fighter jets were scrambled from the state's Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and were joined by Canadian CF-18 and CP-140 aircraft after the object crossed into Canada.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Podcast #075 - Why did White Industries buy two wheel brands?We talk to Alec White about why his family business, best known for high-end hubs, acquired their two largest customers and what's next!
Read more »
Over-reaction to Chinese 'spy' balloon is truly dangerousOver-reaction to the Chinese 'spy' balloon is truly dangerous, because it shows how a trivial incident can propel two nuclear-armed superpowers measurably closer to a military confrontation 📧 Read Patrick Cockburn's latest newsletter
Read more »
Moment Royal Navy warship hunts lurking Chinese sub in South China SeaDRAMATIC footage shows the moment a British aircraft carrier hunts down a Chinese submarine in the South China Sea. The submarine was seen “beaten to the draw” after it was detected and…
Read more »
U.S. blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Over Spy Balloon ProgramThe United States on Friday blacklisted six Chinese entities it said were linked to Beijing’s aerospace programs as part of its retaliation over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace
Read more »
Durable, Reliable Derrick White a Luxury for Often-Injured Celtics RosterWhere would the Celtics be without Derrick White? Our Chris Forsberg highlights his importance and durability after the do-it-all guard enjoyed a career game against Charlotte Friday night.
Read more »
US military shoots down 'unidentified object' after Chinese 'spy balloon'A US aircraft has shot down an unidentified object above Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that the object “violated Canadian airspace” before it was struck down …
Read more »