The Journal. The Mysterious Drones Flying Over U.S. Military Bases
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Oct 22, 2024 
For 17 nights, mysterious drones buzzed over a military base in Virginia, stunning officials and raising alarms. Theories swirl about foreign adversaries potentially using them for espionage. The challenges military personnel face in tracking these aerial invaders underscore grave national security concerns. The Pentagon's investigation reveals intriguing incidents, including one involving a drone flown by a Chinese grad student. With consumer drones posing escalating threats, the implications for U.S. military vulnerabilities are both fascinating and alarming.
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Drones Over Langley
- For 17 days, unidentified drones swarmed Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.
- A senior commander observed formations of these drones nightly, raising concerns.
Sensitive Military Zone
- The area around Langley Air Force Base houses many sensitive national security sites.
- These include a nuclear submarine shipyard, naval port, Navy SEAL training area, and a CIA training facility.
Drone Threat
- Drones are difficult to track because they don't always trigger standard radar systems.
- Small drones, even with small explosives, could cause significant damage to military assets.