Shared info on shooting down Chinese Spy Balloons: US Pacific Command Air Chief

The US has shared information on the tactics used to shoot down a Chinese Spy balloon that was taken down in February off the coast of South Carolina and had a dialogue with India based on the analysis of the debris collected after the incident, a top US Air Force Officer said.

The officer said the challenges faced and the tactics used to take down the threat have been shared.

"I'm very happy to share our lessons learned (and) that was (part of) some of the discussions. How we did it and what considerations we had with shooting down that airship that was very high and not going that fast, presented some tactical challenges," General Kenneth S Wilsbach, Commander, Pacific Air Force, said, responding to a question on whether tactics on tackling such threats have been shared.


Asked about his analysis of the PLA Air Force, Gen Wilsbach said there has been significant advancements and the Air Forces in the region are closely watching the situation. "We certainly have seen over the course of the last 15 to 20 years, a very remarkable advancement in their Air Force."