Unidentified Drones Spotted Near Military Locations in New Jersey
On Thursday, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) raised concerns about unidentified drones spotted near military locations in New Jersey. He accused the Pentagon of withholding information and treating the American public with disrespect.
Van Drew suggested a possible link between the drones and an Iranian "mothership," but the Pentagon denied this claim. The Defense Department spokesperson, Sabrina Singh, offered no explanation for the drone activity.
Van Drew later softened his stance, acknowledging the possibility of the drones being Iranian or Chinese. He cited "whistleblowers" with security clearances as sources but provided no concrete evidence.
Governor Phil Murphy (D) of New Jersey urged a fact-based approach to the situation, cautioning against fear mongering.
These drone sightings, described as up to six feet in diameter and undetectable by radio frequency monitoring, follow similar reports over military installations in Virginia and the United Kingdom.
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called for urgent intelligence analysis and the removal of the drones from the skies, especially near airports and military bases.
Investigations by federal and state agencies are ongoing, with no confirmed evidence of national security threats or foreign involvement.
The drone sightings come amidst a shift in military aviation, with Elon Musk advocating for the use of drones over manned aircraft due to their superior speed, safety, and technological capabilities.