FBI Investigates Surge in Mysterious Drone Swarms Over New Jersey Military Bases
1. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe after dozens of unidentified drones were spotted flying in synchronized patterns over three separate military installations in New Jersey, causing a temporary lockdown of airspace.
2. Eyewitnesses reported the swarms appearing at night without any visible registration lights, moving in ways that experts say are "beyond consumer-grade technology," suggesting a coordinated surveillance effort.
3. The FBI's Newark field office is leading the inquiry, collaborating with the Department of Homeland Security and the Air Force to collect debris and trace radio frequencies.
4. This comes just weeks after a similar incident at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, leading to rampant online speculation about a state-sponsored probe by a hostile foreign power.
5. Officials are urging the public to report any sightings but warn against attempting to shoot down the drones, as the investigation is currently classified as a matter of national security.