SOFREP Cartoon: US Sends ‘Stern Warning’ About China’s Spy Balloons

“We are very concerned that China’s considering providing lethal support to Russia in its aggression against Ukraine,” Blinken said, “and I made clear that that would have serious consequences in our relationship, as well something that President [Joe] Biden has shared directly with President Xi [Jinping] on several occasions.”

NORAD vs. The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade

Canadian officials from the bi-national aerospace defense command NORAD weigh in on recent events over their airspace, and they might have shot down a Chicago area balloon hobbyist groups missing inexpensive, yet well-traveled, craft.

US Now Assessing Threats In the Middle East

The United States is preparing for a potential conflict with Iran, and other ISIS-affiliated sectors, while working with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to cooperate on air and missile defense and other maritime security issues.