There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.

Summary

Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed multiple instances of unidentified drones entering the airspace above the base, though no direct threats have been identified.

Residents across northern New Jersey have reported sightings of large drones near critical infrastructure, including military sites, since mid-November.

Sen. Andy Kim, along with other lawmakers, has called for a federal investigation, urging the FBI and DHS to address public safety concerns and provide transparency.

The White House stated most drones appear lawful, but investigations are ongoing.

    • gnomesaiyan@lemmy.world
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      5 days ago

      I used the wrong term here, I was thinking HPM. There is such a beast (high-power microwave weaponry, Google “Leonidas”), but they require massive amounts of energy and are very new tech (even to military). I’m sure if one had the proper degree of engineering and resources, they might be able to build one, but it would also be highly illegal.

      A more realistic solution might be signal jammers/spoofers, but again, illegal in the US.

      • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        2·
        5 days ago

        Just a while ago some weirdo in Germany got a Flak 88 confiscated from him. I’m sure there are more of them out there, and the airburst smokeclouds would look kinda rad