• Investing
  • Stock
Round Table Thoughts
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Home Economy Pentagon releases U-2 photo of Chinese spy balloon in flight before it was shot down
Economy

Pentagon releases U-2 photo of Chinese spy balloon in flight before it was shot down

by February 23, 2023
by February 23, 2023 0 comment
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

The Department of Defense has released of a photo of the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down earlier this month off the coast of South Carolina after it had traversed the country. 

The photo, obtained by Fox News Digital, was taken Feb. 3 by one of the U-2 pilots. It shows a U.S. Air Force pilot looking down at the suspect Chinese surveillance balloon as it hovered over the central continental U.S. 

The following day, an F-22 fighter jet fired a single A9X missile to bring down the balloon at 58,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. 

The shootdown triggered three subsequent shootdowns of unidentified objects and forced the U.S. military to reevaluate its guidelines for monitoring and reacting to unknown aerial objects. 

U.S. officials later admitted that the three later objects shot down likely had a ‘benign purpose’ and were detected after the U.S. military set its radar system to detect slow-moving balloons. 

The missile attacks were the first known peacetime shootdowns of unauthorized objects in U.S. airspace. 

The downing of the Chinese spy balloon has also ratcheted up tensions between Washington and Beijing, which accused the former’s handling of the situation as ‘hysterical’ and ‘absurd.’ 

Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled a trip to a trip to Beijing over the incident. Over the weekend, Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of an international security conference in Munich. 

Per the State Department, Blinken ‘made clear the United States will not stand for any violation of our sovereignty, and that the PRC’s high-altitude surveillance balloon program — which has intruded into the airspace of over 40 countries across 5 continents — has been exposed to the world.’

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
You Might Also Like
  • Tuesday’s elections will be ‘fascinating test’ of whether Biden’s sinking popularity ‘depressed’ Dem vote
  • Top Pence staffer condemns Trump’s last-minute pardons for ‘cocaine traffickers,’ family members
  • Special Counsel Jack Smith asks SCOTUS to reject Trump request to delay 2020 election case
  • Democrats hold vast fundraising advantage as Republicans face cash problems, disarray in crucial swing states
Share
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsapp

previous post
New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers
next post
Abortion dominant issue as Wisconsin Supreme Court race enters second round

You may also like

Blinken should resign if he worked to discredit Hunter Biden...

July 13, 2023

RFK Jr. denies being antisemite, expresses regret over COVID-19 comments

July 20, 2023

DeSantis says Putin is ‘a war criminal’ in Piers Morgan...

March 23, 2023

Trump says Facebook ‘needs us more than we need them,’...

January 18, 2023

Sen Thune challenges Biden admin’s Pentagon abortion policy, demands protection...

January 31, 2024

Dallas apologizes after sending kids home with Winnie the Pooh-themed...

May 27, 2023

KJP dodges question on Biden’s mental health after he claimed...

February 7, 2024

Tim Scott-aligned super PAC pulls plug on ads as senator’s...

October 17, 2023

Biden’s polling problem: Running for re-election in 2024, the president...

January 1, 2024

Hecklers scream at Blinken for Israel-Hamas ‘cease-fire’ during Senate hearing:...

November 1, 2023

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right Now

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025
    • Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

      May 30, 2025
    • U.S. foreign tax bill sends jitters across Wall Street

      May 30, 2025
    • Amazon taps Xbox co-founder to lead new team developing ‘breakthrough’ consumer products

      May 30, 2025

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be...

      June 27, 2024 2,765 views
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as...

      August 9, 2024 2,472 views
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese...

      June 25, 2024 2,451 views
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful...

      July 10, 2024 2,432 views
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility...

      August 29, 2024 2,308 views

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,581)

    Popular Posts

    • 1

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 2

      Walz’s honeymoon with China gets fresh scrutiny as Harris camp blasts ‘lying’ critics

      August 9, 2024
    • 3

      Biden appointee played key role in recruiting Chinese businesses to Delaware: ‘Longtime friends’

      June 25, 2024
    • 4

      Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats

      July 10, 2024
    • 5

      Harris VP pick spent years promoting research facility that collaborated with ‘Chinese military company’

      August 29, 2024

    Latest News

    • Breakouts, Momentum & Moving Averages: 10 Must-See Stock Charts Right...

      May 31, 2025
    • Leadership Rotation Could Confirm Corrective Phase

      May 30, 2025
    • Run Your Stock Portfolio Like a Pro Sports Team

      May 30, 2025

    Categories

    • Economy (7,009)
    • Editor's Pick (2,106)
    • Investing (538)
    • Stock (2,581)

    Disclaimer: RoundTableThoughts.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 RoundTableThoughts.com. All Rights Reserved.

    Round Table Thoughts
    • Investing
    • Stock
    Round Table Thoughts
    • Economy
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    Biden to hold first public event...

    August 8, 2024

    White House doctor pressured to convince...

    July 12, 2024

    Senate Dems put on the spot,...

    April 17, 2023
    Sign In

    Keep me signed in until I sign out

    Forgot your password?

    Password Recovery

    A new password will be emailed to you.

    Have received a new password? Login here