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Small Drone Crashes in New Jersey Backyard Amid Ongoing Mystery Sightings
A recreational drone crashed into a residential backyard in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, on Thursday evening, adding another layer to the...
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Maryland
Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Reports Mystery Drones, But Critics Point to Stars and Aircraft
Ex-Maryland Gov. Hogan added his voice to the growing chorus of witnesses of mysterious aerial activity, claiming he saw “dozens of large drones”
New Jersey
Multiple Drones Breach Airspace Over Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey
Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed multiple instances of unidentified drones entering their restricted airspace, further escalating concerns over a wave of drone activity in the region. While authorities stress that no direct threats have been identified, calls for federal action are growing as sightings persist, reports ABC News.…
United States
Mysterious Large Drones Spotted Over Southern California After New Jersey Wave
A new wave of mysterious drone sightings has alarmed residents across Southern California, just weeks after similar incidents in New Jersey. Witnesses in San Diego County, Temecula, and other areas describe objects resembling small cars hovering silently in the night skies, raising questions about their origins and purpose, reports CBS 8. Witnesses Report Silent, Car-Sized…
Ukraine
Unidentified Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Base in Germany
German security authorities have flagged multiple unidentified drone sightings over sensitive locations, including the U.S. Air Force base at Ramstein, raising serious concerns about airspace security and potential sabotage. Reports emerged following recent incidents on December 3 and 4, according to Der Spiegel, citing a confidential report, according to The Guardian. Increased Drone Activity Ove
Department of Homeland Security
NFL Reports Surge in Stadium Drone Incursions as Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Powers
The National Football League revealed that unauthorized drone flights over stadiums jumped to 2,845 incidents in 2023, up from 2,537 in 2022, as the league joins federal agencies in pushing Congress to expand drone detection and mitigation authorities, reports Reuters. The mounting pressure for legislative action comes amid growing concerns about drone-related security threats at…
New Jersey
FBI Investigates Mysterious ‘Car-Sized’ Drones Flying in Formation Over New Jersey
Multiple sightings of large, mysterious drones flying in formation during nighttime hours have triggered an FBI investigation in New Jersey, leaving residents unnerved and authorities searching for answers, reports NBC News. Late Night Aerial Activity Raises Concerns Residents in Morris and Somerset Counties, approximately one hour west of New York City, have reported witnessing what…
Russia
Mystery Drone Drops Paint on Russian Embassy in Stockholm
A drone incident at the Russian embassy in Stockholm has escalated diplomatic tensions between Sweden and Russia, as an unidentified unmanned aircraft dropped paint within the diplomatic compound’s grounds early Friday morning, according to Reuters. Diplomatic Disruption Takes Flight The unauthorized drone flight represents a concerning breach of diplomatic security protocols, with Swedish law enf
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