SECURITYJul 15 · 07:30 UTCCANARY MEDIAAustin Corona

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

The Pentagon is blocking over 150 wind projects due to concerns that wind turbines interfere with radar systems used by ships and aircraft. The turbines' rotating blades create a 'blade flash' on radar screens, and their steel bases reflect electromagnetic waves, complicating radar operations.

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