A new balloon was spotted by the US officials hovering over Hawaii, and it caused great concerns from military officials which caused to track the latest discovery in the country's airspaces. The balloon is not a massive concern as of now as there were no pieces of evidence that it is receiving or transmitting signals or any forms of communications to its owner.
Moreover, it is yet unknown if this balloon belongs to other nations, particularly China, who previously claimed the spy balloon to be theirs.
New Balloon Flying Over Hawaii is Tracked by US Military
A new balloon has been spotted over Hawaii, and US military and officials are already tracking its movements. It is not yet known if the balloon is another spy balloon from China, which caused concerns earlier this year. The information first came from NBC News which cited three US officials who knows about this new concern for the country.
The latest balloon spotted over Hawaii is raising concerns among officials, given the previous incident involving the Chinese spy balloon. US military and officials are working to identify the origin of the balloon and determine if it poses a threat to national security.
According to a Department of Defense spokesperson via an email (as per Gizmodo), the balloon did not fly over crucial defense infrastructures of the country and did not present any threats which is why it did not get shot down.
The Department of Defense has not released any official statements regarding the balloon, but sources indicate that the situation is being closely monitored.
Balloon's Owner is Unknown, Where Is It Now?
The reports and the latest email statement from DoD indicate that the new balloon is moving toward Mexico, free-flying on its own toward the Southern country. The US military is still trying to know who owns the balloon, and if it is being used for research purposes or espionage, with the officials keeping track of this device that is floating around US regions.
Chinese Spy Balloon Earlier this Year
In February 2023, a Chinese spy balloon was spotted over US military bases and was subsequently shot down by US forces. The balloon was equipped with advanced surveillance technology and was reportedly used to gather intelligence on US military capabilities.
Balloons can be difficult to detect and can be used to gather intelligence on military capabilities and other sensitive information.
The US government has previously expressed concerns about China's use of balloons for espionage activities. The incident earlier this year demonstrated the potential risks associated with these activities and the need for vigilance in monitoring and responding to potential threats.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats posed by foreign powers, with the new balloon manifesting itself over Hawaii, which purpose remains unknown to US officials.
