Mystery drones spotted near US bases worry officials
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The Pentagon demonstrated questionable leadership Friday as concerns mount over mysterious drone activities across sensitive American locations, including military installations.
Recent reports indicate unidentified drones were observed across New Jersey, with sightings in twelve counties prompting local mayors to seek answers from their governor.
The situation has generated nationwide concern about potential foreign involvement. Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) cited credible sources claiming Iranian involvement, stating, “I learned from very high sources, from very qualified sources, Iran launched a mothership a month ago that contains these drones. It’s off the east coast of the United States.”
Many people online speculate that the drones spotted in New Jersey might be the PteroDynamics Transwing X-P4.
This drone transitions between two configurations: a quadcopter mode (7 feet by 4 feet) for vertical takeoff and landing and a fixed-wing airplane mode (7 feet by 13… pic.twitter.com/djCEHORgg7
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) December 14, 2024
The drone phenomenon extends beyond New Jersey. Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan confirmed personal observations of multiple drones near his residence recently, while similar sightings have been reported around U.S. military facilities.
The Defense Department’s lackluster response to these incidents has sparked criticism. Adding to the confusion, the agency published an incomprehensible test message on their website Friday, triggering widespread social media reactions.
The peculiar message prompted numerous social media responses:
“Are they letting Joe Biden play with the computers again?” — Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) December 13, 2024
“Sounds like a direct quote from Biden” — Freedom 2 Fart (@Freedom2Fart) December 13, 2024
“I think the drones just took over…” — Mark Kelly (@saucebook) December 13, 2024
“Did he actually write it too? oh crap the nuclear launch codes” — Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) December 13, 2024
“The DOD employee in question. That’s Nancy Pelosi’s heart monitor in the hospital this morning KJP at her finest”
.@HawleyMO IF OUR GOVERNMENT REALLY DOESN’T KNOW WHAT THESE GIANT DRONES ARE OVER NEW JERSEY AND OUR MILITARY BASES, THEY’RE EVEN MORE INCOMPETENT THAN WE THOUGHT. TIME FOR THEM TO LEVEL WITH US ABOUT WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON. pic.twitter.com/xMkHapiSmw
— 🦅 Eagle Wings 🦅 (@CRRJA5) December 11, 2024