NJ Officials Skeptical as Pentagon Denies Involvement in Drones
A drone sighting over Ridge, New York, on Dec. 12.
Photographer: Grant Parpan/Newsday/Getty ImagesThis article is for subscribers only.
The US Defense Department denied its involvement in the mysterious drone activity that’s confounded officials in New York and New Jersey, prompting skepticism among some local leaders.
Major General Pat Ryder told reporters Tuesday that none of the drones spotted in those areas are being flown by the Pentagon or are part of secret government tests, saying they’re most likely a combination of commercial or hobbyist drones.