Indian Air Force Demonstrates Capability to Neutralise High-Altitude Balloon Threats

The IAF neutralised a high-altitude balloon threat at over 55,000 feet along the eastern front.

IAF Demonstrates Capability to Neutralize High-Altitude Balloon Threats (Photo: Times Now)
Guwahati: In a significant display of aerial defense prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralised a high-altitude balloon threat at over 55,000 feet along the eastern front. The operation was executed using a Rafale fighter jet, with confirmation coming from defense sources under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Air Command.

The balloon, although smaller than the infamous Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by the United States earlier this year, was equipped with a payload designed to simulate a potential threat. The IAF swiftly engaged the balloon using an inventory missile, underscoring its growing capability to tackle high-altitude objects, often utilized for surveillance purposes.

This operation comes on the heels of heightened global attention towards airborne threats following the U.S. military’s action in February 2023, where an F-22 Raptor fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon. In response to such incidents, the IAF has been actively enhancing its readiness and tactics to counter unconventional aerial challenges. Discussions and consultations with the U.S. Air Force have been ongoing, reflecting a collaborative approach towards bolstering aerial security.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/indian-air-force-demonstrates-capability-to-neutralise-high-altitude-balloon-threats-article-113992568 

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