Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 117: Spies in the balloon?
We review the latest ups and downs in the U.S.-China relationship, which has been shaken by allegations of spying via aerostat.
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Biden Says Objects Shot Down Over Weekend Likely Not Chinese Spy Craft
White House wants to lead dialogue on “global norms” for unmanned flying objects.
Threats
Americans are Disturbingly ‘Ill-Informed and Naive’ on China, Navy’s Intel Chief Says
Recent balloon incident brought some attention to the possible threat, but not enough, says Rear Adm. Michael Studeman.
Ideas
How the West May Have Helped Build China’s Spy Balloons
Beijing has long pursued aerostat technology, even enlisting French and American firms to help.
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White House Launches Effort to Examine Policy Choices for Shooting Down UFOs
NORTHCOM has changed radar settings to get “better fidelity on seeing slower objects,” general says.
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A ‘Modern National Security Strategy’: Q&A with Rep. Ro Khanna
The ranking member of a HASC tech subcommittee has thoughts on China, chips, and how the Pentagon should integrate its approach to both.
Ideas
Don’t Neglect ‘Small-Data’ AI
Big-data artificial intelligence may prove unsuitable for defense applications.
Threats
US Shoots Down ‘Objects’ Off Alaska Coast, Over Canada, Lake Huron
White House was worried object on Friday posed “potential hazard to civilian air traffic.”
Ideas
When Lippy Generals Challenge Civilian Control
Was Air Force Gen. Minihan’s memo dangerous or just dumb?
Ideas
China Gears Up To Shoot Down US Drones
Its military-industrial complex is already working on a list of technologies needed to fight off swarms of UAS.
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China’s Balloon May Have Taught the US More Than Beijing Learned From It, General Says
Still, NORAD’s chief says the U.S. military took “precautions,” including “non-kinetic effects.”
Threats