In recent months, New Jersey and surrounding areas have experienced a significant surge in unexplained drone sightings, leaving the public and authorities baffled. John Ferguson, CEO of Saxson Aerospace—a Wichita, Kansas-based leader in unmanned and autonomous system technologies—has offered a chilling theory about these mysterious drones. According to Ferguson, these sightings might be linked to decades-old concerns about missing Soviet-era nuclear warheads.
Saxson Aerospace specializes in developing advanced drones for government, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and private industries. These drones surpass typical retail models in range, battery life, and functionality. In a detailed video statement, Ferguson traced the origin of his concerns to the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the Soviet Union was dissolving. During that period, thousands of nuclear warheads were reportedly dismantled. Alarmingly, some went missing. Ferguson cited the testimony of Alexander Lebed, a former Soviet nuclear official, who told the U.S. House of Representatives in 1997 that 48 out of 132 suitcase-sized nuclear weapons could not be accounted for.
Ferguson claims that over 80 nuclear warheads, allegedly located in Ukraine, remain unaccounted for. In his statement, he shared a recent conversation with a source who purportedly witnessed one of these missing warheads being uncovered in Ukraine, allegedly destined for the United States. Ferguson’s theory connects these missing weapons to the unusual drone activity, suggesting that the drones may be searching for radioactive material or other hazardous substances.
To bolster his theory, Ferguson pointed to a 2022 incident when federal drones were deployed to locate missing nuclear waste. He also referenced drone sightings over Interstate 70 in the Midwest, where similar concerns about radioactive material had arisen. Ferguson explained that drones flying at night are typically equipped with specialized thermal sensors, enabling them to detect substances like gas leaks or radioactive material. “If these drones are flying low and at night, my belief is they’re trying to sniff out something significant on the ground,” he stated, dismissing theories that the drones originate from offshore. According to him, the physics of such operations make it implausible for drones to travel from the ocean to the interior U.S. and back.
Ferguson’s alarming statements have gone viral, garnering attention from prominent figures, including podcaster Joe Rogan, who called the video “the first explanation of these drones that genuinely concerns me.” Despite growing public interest, federal authorities have remained tight-lipped. Senior Biden Administration officials and FBI Director Christopher Wray have assured the public that the drones pose no immediate security threat. However, they have provided little information about their origins or operators, adding to the mystery.
While Ferguson’s theory has sparked widespread debate, the lack of transparency from officials continues to fuel speculation. Are these drones truly benign, as authorities claim, or do they represent a more significant threat? As drone sightings persist, the public awaits clarity on this enigmatic situation.