New Jersey has recently become ground zero for a wave of unexplained drone sightings, sparking curiosity and a fair share of wild speculation. The buzz started quietly, but when an anonymous Reddit user—claiming to be an experienced radar operator with ties to a major US agency—linked the mysterious drones to secretive military operations, the story took a thrilling, and rather unsettling, turn.
Radar operator’s cryptic report
The Reddit post, which quickly went viral, was a detailed report from someone identifying as a 25-year veteran radar operator for a large agency. The anonymous user dropped a bombshell: the drones were part of a covert operation led by the US Space Force. The post described military drills that included “full lockout” scenarios—where military control temporarily overrides civilian communications and radar. According to the user, these drills are scheduled to continue intermittently until Christmas Eve.
But that’s not all. The report also claims that unannounced satellite launches have been occurring since October, raising eyebrows about the secrecy surrounding these activities. Some suggested that a secret “big show” could be planned for the public in the coming weeks. Add to that the eerie rumor of a CNN crew filming a mysterious, unreleased article after allegedly being spotted near one of the satellite launches, and the situation grows even more bizarre.
Conspiracy theories take flight
As if the story weren’t strange enough, the online conspiracy theorists jumped in. One user linked the sightings to Project Blue Beam, an infamous theory dating back to the 1990s. According to proponents, this project allegedly involves governments using advanced holographic technology to simulate a celestial event or even an alien invasion—creating a perfect pretext for a one-world government.
“Look for videos of drones transforming from balls of light to planes,” one commenter warned, suggesting that the drones could be part of a covert plan to simulate something much larger. Speculation about the government orchestrating such an event swirled, with some hinting that a new world order might be on the horizon.
What is Project Blue Beam?
Project Blue Beam was first proposed by conspiracy theorist Serge Monast in the 1990s, alleging that a global conspiracy was aiming to control humanity through staged “miracles” and celestial phenomena. The theory outlines four goals:
- Abolishing traditional religions to create a single world religion.
- Replacing national identities with a unified global identity.
- Breaking down traditional family structures to foster collective allegiance to a global authority.
- Using “miraculous” events, including simulated extraterrestrial encounters, to manipulate the masses.
Though widely dismissed by critics as unsubstantiated paranoia, Project Blue Beam continues to be a focal point for those suspicious of government secrecy and military activities.
Silence from authorities
So far, the federal government and military agencies have remained tight-lipped about the recent drone sightings and alleged training exercises. Neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nor any military branch has issued an official statement, leaving room for the conspiracy theories to flourish unchecked.
Trump weighs in
US President-elect Donald Trump has also weighed in on the mystery. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump voiced his concerns over the drones, calling for swift government action: “Mystery drone sightings all over the country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!! DJT.”
The President-elect’s comments have only added fuel to the fire, escalating the already-heightened public interest in the situation. Are these drones part of a routine military exercise, or is something bigger—something far more extraordinary—at play?