Spy balloons vs satellites: How do they compare for surveillance?
A balloon is "an intelligence collection asset that is much closer to the ground", an expert has told Forces News.
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China Clean-up begins of suspected Chinese spy balloon as tall as 20-storey-building
The US military shot down the balloon over the coast of South Carolina
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USA US F-22 fighter jet shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon
The fighter jet fired one missile to 'pop' the suspected Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast.
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USA Watch US coastguard rescue man thrown overboard by 20ft wave
A motor lifeboat and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew were launched to save stranded mariner.
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China Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over US
US officials have said the flight path of the balloon, could potentially take it over a "number of sensitive sites".
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Ukraine US weapons manufacturer offers Ukraine deadly combat drones for $1
The price is 'symbolic', but the company did add that it would also provide training to the Ukrainians.
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China USA and Philippines sign defence deal to increase US military presence in the country
The United States will have access to four more bases in the Philippines, increasing to nine in total.
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Social Media The military graves being cared for by a TikTok influencer
Alicia Williams, also known as @LadyTaphos, has cleaned the graves of the Bedford Boys and a female WW1 veteran.
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USA US Navy ends funding of 'gruesome' testing on sheep after PETA protest
The animal rights group says their campaign has ended a series of experiments designed to study ways of rescuing sailors trapped in sunken ...
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Women Super Bowl flyover to celebrate 50 years of women flying in the US Navy
Spectators will be treated to the sight of an EA-18G Growler, F-35C Lightning II and two F/A-18E Super Hornets.
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USA President Biden rules out US sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Military analysts say more aid is crucial if Ukraine is to block an expected Russian spring offensive and launch its own pushback effort.
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Politics US general 'warns British Army no longer among world's top-level fighting forces'
A US general has reportedly criticised the state of the British Army and said it is no longer considered a top-tier fighting force.
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Land vehicles 'Guzzling' US Abrams tanks will need separate supply chain on Ukraine's frontline, expert says
The US said it plans to ship 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukrainian forces.
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Weapons and Kit Excalibur: US Army's most accurate artillery shell supporting Ukraine's fight
Its accuracy has made it an essential part of Ukraine's recent counter-offensives, hugely increasing the country's firepower.
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Ukraine Sunak says Russia's on the back foot as Western tanks set for Ukraine
The US says it will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing claims they are unsuitable for use in war with Russia.
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Ukraine US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
The US thinks it is more productive to send German Leopards since many allies have them and Ukrainian troops would need less training.