Unidentified drones swarmed U.S. Navy destroyers off California, prompting high-level investigations. As a result, the military is enhancing drone defense strategies amid ongoing threats.In July 2019, a series of unusual and concerning events involving unidentified drones occurred around the USS Kidd and other U.S. Navy destroyers off the coast of California. According to The War Zone, these incidents took place over multiple nights and involved multiple ships, raising significant questions about the nature and origin of these mysterious aircraft.
The first sighting occurred on the evening of July 14, 2019, when sailors on the USS Kidd reported two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the vicinity of the ship. This initial encounter, adds NBC News, quickly escalated into a more complex situation:
- Multiple destroyers were involved, including USS Kidd, USS Rafael Peralta, USS Russell, USS John Finn, and USS Paul Hamilton.
- As many as six aircraft were reported swarming around the ships simultaneously.
- The drones demonstrated unusual capabilities, flying for prolonged periods in low-visibility conditions and performing bold maneuvers near the warships.
- The encounters lasted for extended periods, with one incident continuing for over 90 minutes.
- The UAVs reportedly matched the destroyers' speed and maintained their presence despite the ships' maneuvering.
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