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Drone Incursions Closed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Airspace Friday Night

Wright-Patterson AFB, a high-profile base that’s home to critical Air Force units, is the latest installation to deal with mysterious drones.

Howard Altman, Dec 15, 2024

he sprawling Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio is the latest military installation to report mysterious drones flying over its airspace, The War Zone has learned.

“I can confirm small aerial systems were spotted over Wright-Patterson between Friday night and Saturday morning,” base spokesman Bob Purtiman told The War Zone on Sunday in response to our questions about the sightings. “Today leaders have determined that they did not impact base residents, facilities, or assets. The Air Force is taking all appropriate measures to safeguard our installations and residents.”

The drones “ranged in sizes and configurations,” Purtiman said. “Our units are working with local authorities to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities, and assets.”

After the drones were seen over Wright-Patterson, a Notice To Airman (NOTAM) was issued closing the airspace between Friday night and Saturday morning. The airspace has since been reopened, Purtiman said………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Wright-Patterson is just the latest in a long string of drone sightings over sensitive facilities and military capabilities. A few days ago, Ramstein Air Base in Germany joined the growing list of places registering unknown drone overflights.

December 19, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized