A post shared on social media purports the Pentagon has launched “Operation Necromancer” to intercept drones.

Verdict: False

“Project necromancer” is a fictional concept from the Star Wars films.

Fact Check:

Drones have been spotted over several states in multiple areas, including residential, CNN reported. The House Intelligence Committee will receive a classified briefing on the drones soon, but officials have reassured the public that there has been no evidence of danger, according to the outlet.

A post shared on Facebook alleges that the Pentagon will be intercepting the drones that have been spotted over New Jersey and several other states. The post also gives a name to the operation and ends with a hashtag to suggest there is an invasion of sorts.

The caption reads, “Breaking: Pentagon launches ‘Operation Necromancer’ to intercept drone fleets. F-16s are being scrambled from Nellis, Andrews, and Wright-Patterson Airforce bases. Pilots have been ordered to observe and report on the drones- not to shoot them down.”

The claim is inaccurate. “Project necromancer” is a fictional concept from the Star Wars films related to the resurrection of Emperor Palpatine, according to ScreenRant.

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh made no mention of any such plan in her recent press briefing provided by C-Span.  (RELATED: Viral X Video Does Not Authentically Show Drone Flying Over New Jersey)

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has claimed that these drones that have been spotted over New Jersey are a threat to national security.

What we’ve uncovered is alarming—drones flying in from the direction of the ocean, possibly linked to a missing Iranian mothership.

This is a national security crisis we cannot ignore.

Bring them down now. pic.twitter.com/YicWkcoJR1

— Congressman Jeff Van Drew (@Congressman_JVD) December 11, 2024

However, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told Fox News anchor Bret Baier Monday on “Special Report” that the drones are “lawful.”

This is not the first time misinformation has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim Canada banned Trump from entering the country.