Drone theft from military base sparks panic in America
Drone theft from military base sparks panic in America
2026-03-13 05:19
Shafaq News – Washington
On Friday, US media revealed that drones had been stolen from a military base in Kentucky, and the US military offered a financial reward for information about who carried out the theft, noting concerns that these drones could be used to carry out attacks inside the United States.
The Washington Post reported that the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department has set up a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the two thieves who stole the drones from Fort Campbell in Kentucky during November 2025.
According to the data, the planes were stolen between November 21 and 24, 2025, but officials did not reveal when their disappearance was discovered.
The aircraft were Skydio X10Ds , light, long-range quadcopter drones used for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance.
The manufacturer’s data indicates that these aircraft are equipped with artificial intelligence technologies to avoid obstacles, and can connect to 5G networks, giving them a very wide signal range.
According to ABJ Drone Academy , each drone costs approximately $30,000 .
Army investigators released photos of the two suspects, who appeared wearing gloves, light-colored jackets, and winter hats; one of them was wearing a mask.
The intensified pursuit of the two suspects and the stolen equipment comes amid the ongoing war with Iran and escalating potential threats against American soil.
This also coincides with a warning issued by the FBI to local law enforcement agencies about a potential threat of Iranian retaliatory drone strikes in California.
According to the warning, Iran apparently sought to carry out a surprise attack using drones launched from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that Washington carried out strikes against Iran.
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