The Indian Air Force dispatched two fighter jets after reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) near its airspace, according to independent reporting. The incident underscores ongoing global interest in unusual aerial phenomena and the vigilance of national air defense systems in both Canada and the United States as they monitor their skies for potential threats.
UFO sightings have been noted near the international airport area of Imphal, prompting authorities to investigate and observe flight operations for any potential safety concerns. Such reports feed into broader discussions about airspace security and how frontline units respond to unusual aerial activity in busy regional corridors.
In other developments, a news outlet cited claims that the Pentagon did not release video footage of three unidentified flying objects that were reported to have crashed over Alaska earlier this year. A U.S. defense spokesperson indicated that footage of the incidents exists, though it was not made public. The objects were intercepted by U.S. forces using Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, illustrating the routine use of established defensive measures when potential aerial intrusions are detected. This sequence has fed into ongoing debates about transparency, national security, and the management of high-visibility military footage across allied nations.
There were also reports of three flying objects detected in the same timeframe as a Chinese balloon over the Atlantic. On February 4, a U.S. F-22 fighter jet intercepted the balloon over U.S. airspace with an unknown payload attached. The Pentagon described the balloon as a device used to observe strategic targets, fueling discussions about the use of surveillance technology and cross-border perceptions of risk and sovereignty for North American defense planning.
Earlier, NORAD indicated it could not locate the wreckage of a plane reported shot down over Alaska and Lake Huron, leaving questions about the final disposition of those objects. The absence of recovered debris complicates attempts to identify origin and purpose, a challenge that regional defense agencies across North America continue to grapple with as they enhance tracking capabilities and data sharing across agencies.