U.S. military reveals more details about drone incursions at strategic base

U.S. Northern Command has deployed a recently-purchased counter-drone system called a "Flyaway Kit" that has neutralized multiple unmanned aerial systems over an undisclosed strategic military base since Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28. The Trump administration launched Operation Epic Fury in coordination with Israel to target Iran's leadership and defense infrastructure, heightening concerns about retaliatory drone attacks on American military installations. Northcom's spokesperson confirmed "several incursions" since the operation's start but said the command has "not determined nefarious intent" and declined to disclose whether investigators have identified the drones' source or purpose. The Flyaway Kit engaged jamming protocols during the incidents, and Northcom was designated in late 2024 as the lead synchronizer for counter-drone operations in the continental U.S. and Alaska, with additional systems scheduled for delivery this spring. Drone incursions have also been reported at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. and Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana in recent weeks, some allegedly involving swarming formations that could indicate foreign surveillance operations.