U.S. will track Russian and Chinese hypersonic missiles with balloons
The U.S. military has found a new way to track the launches of Chinese and Russian hypersonic missiles.
What we know
A new initiative of the United States Department of Defense involves the use of inflatable vehicles that will fly at an altitude of 18-27.5 km. The balloons will be part of a larger network to monitor hypersonic weapon launches.
According to Tom Caraco, a senior researcher with the International Security Program, such platforms have notable advantages due to their increased endurance. They are also highly maneuverable and flexible for multiple payloads.
You may think this idea is ridiculous and pointless, but the Pentagon has spent nearly $4 billion on balloon projects in the past two years. In 2023, the Defense Department intends to invest more than $27 million in similar projects.
Source: Politico
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