What Is A Spy Balloon & Why Are China Using Them?

Last week a giant balloon drifted across the United States.  Americans are saying it's a Chinese spy balloon, a claim the Chinese government denies saying it's a weather balloon that's drifted off course.   On Saturday an F-22 Fighter Jet shot it down, it's remains falling into the ocean below.  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at what spy balloons are, what they're capable of and if we need to be concerned about one drifting Down Under.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Professor Iain Boyd - Director of the Centre for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.