Biden Announces Plans to Boost US Airspace Safety

At a glance

• US President Joe Biden has announced plans to boost US capabilities for detecting and keeping track of uncrewed objects in its airspace.
• NORAD has adjusted its radar sensitivity to better detect small, slow and high-flying objects.
• The US government is looking to create an accessible and up-to-date inventory of such objects in US airspace.
• The US government is also looking to develop sharper rules and regulations for the launch of uncrewed objects in US airspace.
• The announcement is part of the US government’s efforts to ensure the safety of its airspace and the safety of its citizens.

The details

US President Joe Biden has announced plans to boost US capabilities for detecting and keeping track of uncrewed objects in its airspace.

The announcement follows the shooting down of three unidentified objects over Alaska, Canada and Michigan, which Biden described as having been a danger to commercial air traffic.

US intelligence believes the objects to have been private balloons launched for recreational or scientific research purposes.

NORAD Adjustments

Biden confirmed earlier statements about the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) having adjusted its radar sensitivity in the aftermath of the balloon shootdown to better detect small, slow and high-flying objects.

Updating Rules and Regulations

The President outlined plans to create an accessible and up-to-date inventory of such objects in US airspace, along with developing “sharper rules” on how to deal with such objects.

Biden directed government officials to update rules and regulations for the launch of uncrewed objects in US airspace. He also asked the secretary of state to work with other countries in figuring out global standards for operating such flying objects.

Ensuring Safety

The President’s announcement comes as the US seeks to ensure the safety of its airspace and the safety of its citizens.

The plans outlined by Biden are intended to help the US better detect and track uncrewed objects in its airspace, as well as create a more comprehensive inventory of such objects.

The US government is also looking to develop sharper rules and regulations for the launch of uncrewed objects in US airspace, as well as work with other countries to create global standards for operating such flying objects.

The announcement is part of the US government’s efforts to ensure the safety of its airspace and the safety of its citizens.

The plans outlined by Biden are intended to help the US better detect and track uncrewed objects in its airspace, as well as create a more comprehensive inventory of such objects.