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[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That does make the most sense but modern radars should be able to distinguish aircraft from glitter, which moves at wind speed.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

It doesn’t necessarily have to be for the purpose of creating chaff, though that’s also where I first went. It could be something odd like anti-laser measures or a means of making air shows flashier. I’ve no clue, really. Black op glitter procurement is just the funniest option.