Pentagon Responds To 'Mothership' Theory Behind New Jersey's Strange Drone Sightings
There’s something about an unsolved mystery that captures our collective imagination. It’s in our DNA to seek answers, especially when the unexplained hovers right above our heads.
Over the past few weeks, New Jersey residents and parts of the East Coast have been mesmerized—and perhaps a little spooked—by the appearance of clusters of mysterious drones. The sightings have sparked countless theories—some wild, some plausible—fueling debates at coffee shops, online forums, and, apparently, even congressional hearings.
These aren’t just your average backyard drones, either; witnesses describe coordinated formations and even a fixed-wing aircraft among them.
As the mystery deepened, Representative Jeff Van Drew stepped up with a claim that sounded straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. During an interview with Fox News, Van Drew shared alarming details he attributed to “reliable sources.” According to him, these drones were launched from an Iranian "mothership" lurking off the United States East Coast.
The congressman went so far as to suggest that the drones should be shot down, citing national security concerns. His declaration sent ripples through the media, raising eyebrows and alarm bells alike.
Meanwhile, others speculated about extraterrestrial origins, shadowy government projects, or even pranksters with deep pockets. With so much speculation swirling, the Pentagon finally stepped in to offer clarity—or at least an attempt at it.
Congressman Jeff Van Drew steps into the spotlight to tackle rising concerns about enigmatic drones spotted buzzing over several counties in the Garden State.
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesJeff Van Drew dropped his bombshell theory during an appearance on Fox News
In Jeff Van Drew's words, "I'm on the Transportation Committee, on the Aviation Subcommittee, and I've gotten to know people. And from very high sources, very qualified sources, very responsible sources."
He continued, "I'm going to tell you... Iran launched a mothership probably about a month ago that contains these drones. That mothership is off the east coast of the United States of America. We are not getting the full deal, and the military is on alert with this."
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh dismissed the speculation with a firm statement
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty ImagesRecently, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh addressed the situation in a briefing, effectively shooting down (pun intended) the mothership theory. Singh stated unequivocally, “There is no Iranian ship off the coast of the United States, and there’s no so-called mothership launching drones towards the United States.”
According to her, there was no evidence suggesting these drones were tied to a foreign adversary or posed any threat to U.S. installations.
The Pentagon’s stance was echoed by an earlier FBI and New Jersey State Police request for public tips on the sightings. The drones, while mysterious, were not deemed hazardous enough to warrant military action. Singh emphasized that the situation was actively monitored, adding that the drones' origins might still hold mundane explanations, such as civilian operators or technological experiments.
Yet the Pentagon’s reassurances haven’t entirely squashed public intrigue. The timing of these incidents coincides with a similar mystery across the Atlantic, where drones were reported near three British airbases. Those, too, were monitored but ultimately deemed harmless, according to U.S. Air Force officials in Europe.
This leaves New Jersey residents—and the rest of us—still wondering: If not from a "mothership," where are these drones coming from? Could they be the product of ambitious hobbyists, advanced tech companies testing new devices, or, as conspiracy theorists persist, something more secretive or alien?
For now, the skies over New Jersey remain a stage for the unknown. The drones may not be launching from a menacing mothership, but their mystery keeps us looking upward.
