Chinese Spy Balloon Incident in 2023

Chinese spy balloon equipped with technology from American companies drifted across the United States in 2023 during President Biden’s term before being shot down. Questions arise about U.S. export controls and private companies' roles in selling dual-use technology.

Investigation of Large Balloon and Payload off the Coast of Alaska

Military officials are investigating a large balloon and payload discovered by fishermen off the coast of Alaska. The balloon is being analyzed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to determine its purpose.

Pentagon tracks high altitude balloon over the US

The Pentagon tracked a high altitude balloon over the US, determined it was a hobby craft, and confirmed it was not from China. This comes after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down last year. The Chinese balloon had intelligence collection capabilities.

Balloon Intercepted Over Utah

A small nonthreatening balloon was intercepted by fighter jets over Utah, but was determined to not pose a threat to national security. This incident has raised interest in balloon overflights following a previous incident involving a Chinese spy balloon.

High-Altitude Balloon Drifting Across the U.S.

The U.S. is tracking a small, high-altitude balloon drifting across the country, but officials confirmed it poses no threat to national security. The balloon, made of Mylar with a cube-shaped box hanging below it, has unknown origins and purpose. This incident follows a previous spy balloon situation involving China, which led to tensions between the two countries.