Unidentified Drones Reported in US and India

A series of incidents involving unidentified aerial objects, often described as drones or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), have been reported in both the United States and India. In January 2023, a US Air Force F-16 was struck by an 'orange-white UAS' near the Barry Goldwater Range in Arizona, temporarily grounding the jet, with three more similar encounters reported in the same area within 24 hours. Since 2020, hundreds of such sightings—including metallic spheres and fast-moving formations—have been logged by US military pilots, with 757 nationwide reports documented between May 2023 and June 2024, most still unresolved. The FAA and the Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office are investigating these events, which raise safety and national security concerns. In India, Kolkata authorities are also probing reports of drone-like objects flying over sensitive locations, involving both local police and defense officials. Explanations range from advanced surveillance technology to unexplained phenomena, and officials advise caution in media speculation.