“shoot them down , smoke um & splash um”
We have a lot of unarmed planes regularly patrolling near Russian and Chinese airspace. The Russians use their bombers as air recon. The most we should do is jam them, and I’d advise against that as it reveals our jamming capacity. So, if they get close, intercept and escort. If they stay outside the line (whatever that is today) then keep an eye on them. Shoot down...not a game we should play as we have too much to lose.
yep , you are right
I was just shootin from the hip ;^)
Heck, we should intercept them, and invite them down for a rest break with beer and BBQ.
But, airspace is free to all. As long as they are out side our territorial waters, they are free to do as the wish.