Drone Detections Over Military Installations

US Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot reported 350 drone detections over 100 military installations last year, some potentially conducting surveillance. Concerns raised about drone threats to military operations and facilities. Guillot advocates for expansion of military capabilities in dealing with drones.

Renaming of Fort Bragg to Fort Roland L. Bragg

The U.S. Army base formerly known as Fort Bragg, renamed Fort Liberty in 2023, will now be called Fort Roland L. Bragg in honor of WWII hero Pfc. Bragg. The renaming is part of a broader initiative to remove Confederate references from military installations.

Drone Activity Near Military Installations

Rep. Adam Smith confirms drones flying over and close to military installations, especially over Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. Unclassified briefing reports multiple drone sightings. Difficulty in tracking drones by radar. Systems for better drone detection may need consideration.