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The Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
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11:54 - 19:37 (07:42)

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)
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Military
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.

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The Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
Episode
Why the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky
Podcast
The 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)
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National Security
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.

Chapter
The Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
Episode
Why the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky
Podcast
The 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)
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Military
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.

Chapter
The Risks of Shooting Down Unidentified Aerial Objects
Episode
Why the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky
Podcast
The Daily