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The Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
The US shooting down unidentified aerial objects could lead to rival nations doing the same with American devices, creating potential danger. It also raises concerns about the shooting down of objects that the military is unaware of.
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The military is taking an abundance of caution with unidentified aerial phenomena, such as possible Chinese surveillance devices, due to heavy criticism over past lack of action.
11:54 - 13:28 (01:34)
Summary
The military is taking an abundance of caution with unidentified aerial phenomena, such as possible Chinese surveillance devices, due to heavy criticism over past lack of action. There is now a bias towards action, prompting increased military response.
ChapterThe Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
EpisodeWhy the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky
PodcastThe Daily
Shooting down an unidentified object that crosses into a country's airspace can be dangerous and complicated, especially if it encourages other nations to shoot down potential spy devices.
13:28 - 16:44 (03:15)
Summary
Shooting down an unidentified object that crosses into a country's airspace can be dangerous and complicated, especially if it encourages other nations to shoot down potential spy devices. The US is aiming to avoid entering other countries' territories with its surveillance devices.
ChapterThe Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
EpisodeWhy the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky
PodcastThe Daily
The military's response to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) involves shooting them down in order to send a message to the world that the U.S. has zero tolerance for incursions, but this action perpetuates a cycle of not understanding what these objects are.
16:44 - 19:37 (02:52)
Summary
The military's response to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) involves shooting them down in order to send a message to the world that the U.S. has zero tolerance for incursions, but this action perpetuates a cycle of not understanding what these objects are.