
Unidentified drones were detected over a Washington Army base where senior officials live, triggering lockdowns and a broader security alert while officials investigate possible links to foreign retaliation. The detections raised concern that hostile drone operations could extend to American soil and target officials, and prompted wider precautions such as embassy closures and airspace restrictions. Combined with Hegseth's new policy allowing personal firearms on bases, these incidents have intensified debate about how to protect installations, adjust access rules, and manage risks posed by privately carried weapons and unverified aircraft activity.
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