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Re:Why would a 21st century warplane shoot a balloon with a ... by moose_man on Monday February 06, 2023 @07:18AM (#34676290)
Yes the entire world is watching. That's what I mean by signaling.
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Re:Why would a 21st century warplane shoot a balloon with a ... by throwbadubadu on Monday February 06, 2023 @07:35AM (#34676434)
And most of it is amazed how much sensation is made of this (:

Brazen invasion, I'll wonder if they (US or China) will release honest details, but I cannot imagine much real purpose there and for now only assume incapability/incompetence.

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Re:Why would a 21st century warplane shoot a balloon with a ... by moose_man on Monday February 06, 2023 @07:54AM (#34676620)
I mean I'm not trying to say what effect it had, but high altitude balloons have been downed by multiple countries without F-22s firing sidewinders. I think the choice of F-22 was deliberate because of the visibility. To send a signal.
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