The Department of Defense (DoD) insists that the rising number of reported drone sightings in areas like New Jersey and New York are not U.S. military drones. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated the vast majority are likely used by hobbyists for recreational purposes. While acknowledging the possibility of some drones being used for malicious activity, Ryder emphasized that this is not the case for the majority. He also confirmed that recent drone sightings near military installations are not unusual.
The Department of Defense doubled down on Tuesday, saying the increasing number of possible drones being reported in places like New Jersey and New York are not U.S. military assets, adding that the vast majority of the unmanned aircraft are likely used by hobbyists for recreational purposes. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen.
Two of the New Jersey military facilities where drones were spotted included the Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway Township, and Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck. According to Ryder, the DoD is taking steps to ensure that military installations like Picatinny and Earle have the capability to detect, identify and track objects in their airspace as appropriate.
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