Drone Sightings Over New Jersey Military Installations, Air Base In Germany
The Joint Staff acknowledged there had been sightings of drones over two military installations in New Jersey, but said such sightings are typical. Operator of drone over Ramstein Base not amateur.
US/EUROPE - The Joint Staff has acknowledged that there has been drone sightings over two military installations in New Jersey, but that such sightings are “typical”. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force says drones were spotted over the U.S. Air Base located in Ramstein, Germany earlier in December.
Regarding the drone sightings over the air base in Germany, the U.S. Air Force said on Friday that there were no impacts to base residents, facilities, or assets, adding “In concert with host nation authorities, we continue to monitor the airspace to ensure safety and security of the community”.
Although German authorities have not been able to trace the drones to their operators, they do not believe the drones were being operated by amateurs.
Joint Staff Addresses Drones Over New Jersey Military Installations
PENTAGON: In recent weeks, a number of drones have been sighted over New Jersey, prompting concern and thousands of telephone calls to report them. Some of those drones have even been sighted over Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, both in New Jersey.
US Senators Request Immediate Briefing Regarding Recent Drone "Incursions" In The US, Kirby: No Evidence They Are A National Security Threat, Map Of Sightings Released By Local Sheriff's Office
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During an on-background telephone call today, officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and the Joint Staff provided comment and answered questions from reporters about the drone sightings.