Secret Service Disabled Drone at Army-Navy Game
The U.S. Secret Service used electronic jamming to down a drone during the December 13, 2025, Army-Navy Game in Baltimore.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Football
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On December 13, 2025, the U.S. Secret Service disabled a drone flying near M&T Bank Stadium during the Army-Navy Game. The agency utilized electronic jamming equipment to neutralize the unauthorized aircraft.
Why it matters
The intervention occurred within a strictly enforced temporary flight restriction zone intended to protect high-profile attendees, including President Donald Trump and Governor Wes Moore. Such incidents highlight ongoing security challenges in securing major sporting venues against unmanned aerial systems.
The Justice Department established a 2-nautical-mile flight restriction radius extending up to 2,000 feet above ground level for the event. This action followed a 2023 season in which eight separate drones violated flight restrictions at Baltimore Ravens games.
The players
U.S. Secret Service
This federal law enforcement agency is responsible for protecting high-ranking public officials and securing designated special events.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump serves as the current President of the United States.
Wes Moore
Wes Moore is the Governor of Maryland who attended the football event.
The details
Authorities enforced the protective airspace zone as part of standard security protocols for the game attended by the President of the United States. In the past, similar drone intrusions, including an incident during a January 2025 Baltimore Ravens playoff game, have disrupted professional football operations.
Timeline
Maryland passed a law addressing unmanned aircraft restrictions in 2015.
Eight drones violated flight restrictions at Ravens games in 2023.
A drone flight forced a Ravens game suspension in January 2025.
Secret Service disabled a drone at the Army-Navy Game on December 13, 2025.
Law enforcement groups opposed House Bill 471 in February 2026.
Season Trajectory
The prevalence of unauthorized drone flights poses a continuous disruption to stadium security, complicating the league's ability to host uninterrupted events. This incident mirrors the broader struggle to manage aerial safety as drone technology becomes increasingly accessible to the public.
The incident serves as a reminder that temporary flight restrictions remain in place for major stadium events to ensure public and VIP safety. Spectators attending future games at M&T Bank Stadium should anticipate strict enforcement of airspace rules to prevent further game disruptions.
The takeaway
Stadium security protocols are increasingly focused on mitigating aerial threats that disrupt professional and collegiate games. Residents should be aware that unauthorized drone operation in protected airspace is a federal offense that risks immediate seizure of equipment.
Further reading
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