Summary
usnorthcom confirmed via spokesperson that its Flyaway Kit (FAK) engaged its jamming protocol against multiple drone incursions at an undisclosed “strategic” U.S. military installation during operation-epic-fury — not a single event. The command declined to name the base, identify the drones’ source or purpose, confirm recovery of any platforms, or state whether a formal investigation is ongoing. NORTHCOM held only one FAK as of March 24, 2026, with additional units due Spring 2026. The incursions occurred in a climate of elevated retaliatory threat from Iran, and unauthorized drones were also reported at Fort McNair (D.C.) and barksdale-afb during the same period. The source establishes that the NORTHCOM spokesperson — not Gen. gregory-guillot — is the on-record voice for the several-incursion detail.
Key Claims
- Multiple drone incursions (not just one) occurred at an undisclosed strategic U.S. installation since the start of operation-epic-fury (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- The FAK engaged its jamming protocol during each incident (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- NORTHCOM has “not determined nefarious intent” from the incursions (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- The command declined to confirm drone recovery, source identification, or whether an investigation is ongoing (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- NORTHCOM was designated lead synchronizer for counter-drone operations within CONUS and Alaska in late 2024 (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- Additional FAKs are due for delivery Spring 2026; only one kit exists as of March 2026 (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
- Unauthorized drones also reported at Fort McNair (D.C.) and barksdale-afb since Epic Fury began (DefenseScoop reporting)
- The base location is withheld to avoid illuminating C-sUAS vulnerabilities (NORTHCOM spokesperson)
Notable Quotes
“There have been several incursions, but we have not determined nefarious intent.” — NORTHCOM spokesperson
“The FAK engaged its jamming protocol during these incidents.” — NORTHCOM spokesperson
“We will not name the base where our Flyaway Kit is deployed in order to preserve operational security.” — NORTHCOM spokesperson