The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears

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By Austin CoronaJul 13, 2026, 4:45 am181 ptsTrendingTop
Wind turbines can confuse radar systems on ships and aircraft. Their massive rotating blades create a “blade flash” on radar screens, while their steel bases reflect electromagnetic waves, making it difficult to distinguish the turbines from aircraft or other objects. That’s a problem for the military,…

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