Overview
- Multiple drones of unknown origin were detected over Fort Lesley J. McNair on a single night within the past 10 days, according to people briefed on the matter.
- Officials discussed relocating Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a senior administration official says both remain at Fort McNair.
- Joint Task Force–National Capital Region said it is working with law enforcement to monitor and investigate the reports and noted there is currently no credible threat to the base.
- Security postures have been tightened nationally, with Joint Base McGuire‑Dix‑Lakehurst and MacDill Air Force Base raising their force protection level to Charlie and the State Department ordering global security reviews.
- MacDill experienced two separate security incidents this week, including a suspicious package now under FBI investigation and a later event that led to a shelter‑in‑place order.