Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones

A series of reported drone sightings over New Jersey and near sensitive U.S. sites raised alarms among lawmakers, but assessments from NORTHCOM, the Pentagon, FBI, and DHS indicate many were likely lawful manned aircraft with no evidence of foreign adversary involvement or threats to installations; authorities continue monitoring, and NORAD has recorded nearly 600 reported incursions over U.S. military installations since 2022.