High altitude object shot down

[mikeoneflying]

UK to examine threat

Originally Posted by Ascend Charlie

Mmmm...aliens travelling thousands of light years in a helium balloon, of course that sounds reasonable.

A series of incursions by suspected Chinese spy balloons into Western airspace has prompted the UK defence secretary to call for a security review.

Ben Wallace said he would work with the US and other partners to examine intelligence and assess the threat posed by the surveillance devices.

Westminster’s review will be used to determine whether changes need to be made to the surveillance of Britain’s skies. Mr Wallace said earlier this week that Chinese spy balloons may well have already circled the UK.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: “Is it the case that a Chinese satellite has probably circled Britain and looked at us? I should think yes’.

On Sunday night, he said: “The UK and her allies will review what these airspace intrusions mean for our security. This development is another sign of how the global threat picture is changing for the worse.”

The White House said Chinese balloons had been spotted over five continents, though it did not specify which ones.