chinese spy balloon that passed over the US earlier this year American technology The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing preliminary findings of the closely followed investigation, which helped it gather audio-visual information.
multiple analysis american defense And intelligence agencies found that the balloon contained more specialized equipment as well as commercially available American gear. chinese censored and other equipment to collect photos, videos and other information for transmission to China, the WSJ said, citing US officials.
Findings support the conclusion for which the craft was intended espionageThe report said, and not for weather monitoring as claimed by China.
But it appears the balloon isn’t sending its eight days of data back to China via Alaska, Canada and a few other nearby US states, the WSJ said.
The White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In February, the US shot down a balloon flying over sensitive military sites, triggering a diplomatic crisis.
multiple analysis american defense And intelligence agencies found that the balloon contained more specialized equipment as well as commercially available American gear. chinese censored and other equipment to collect photos, videos and other information for transmission to China, the WSJ said, citing US officials.
Findings support the conclusion for which the craft was intended espionageThe report said, and not for weather monitoring as claimed by China.
But it appears the balloon isn’t sending its eight days of data back to China via Alaska, Canada and a few other nearby US states, the WSJ said.
The White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In February, the US shot down a balloon flying over sensitive military sites, triggering a diplomatic crisis.