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As a data point: previously spotted surveillance blimps in the Asia Pacific theatre use a clear balloon. Either China wanted to see if it would be detected, or
by mike_d 4y ago
As a data point: previously spotted surveillance blimps in the Asia Pacific theatre use a clear balloon. Either China wanted to see if it would be detected, or is woefully behind the US equivalents.
- gonzo41 4y agoequivalents such as: the U2 spyplane, the BlackBird and all of the satellites they have. Oh and all the GlobalHawks.
- irthomasthomas 4y agoU2: 1955 BlackBird: 1964 GlobalHawk: 1998 I wonder where the cutting edge is today?