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One of the prevailing theories is that foreign intelligence, particularly from nations like China, may be testing the waters by deploying drones to monitor sensitive military installations or gather intelligence. Evidence from prior cases shows that Chinese nationals have previously faced light consequences for similar actions, often dismissed as casual drone hobbyists despite being engaged in sophisticated reconnaissance.
This consideration leads to the possibility that these drone flights could be a test by foreign powers to gauge the extent of U.S. military responsiveness to drone incursions. The ease with which these drones have been able to traverse U.S. airspace raises serious concerns about national security protocols and could embolden adversaries to exploit perceived weaknesses.