Tue Dec 24 22:50:00 UTC 2024: ## NORAD Reassures: No Drone Threat to Santa’s Christmas Eve Flight

**Colorado Springs, CO** – Despite recent mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has assured the public that Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve flight will proceed without interference. General Gregory Guillot, NORAD commander, stated that while they remain vigilant about all airborne objects, they anticipate no issues with drones impacting Santa’s journey.

NORAD’s annual Santa tracking operation, a tradition dating back to 1955, is currently underway. The organization is tracking Santa’s progress across Asia, including stops in Japan and North Korea, as he delivers presents globally. Live tracking is available on noradsanta.org, showcasing Santa’s real-time location and an ever-increasing count of delivered gifts – currently exceeding 1.2 billion.

This year’s Santa tracking coincides with a flurry of reported drone sightings in New Jersey, many of which have been debunked. However, General Guillot emphasized NORAD’s continued commitment to monitoring airspace security. The tradition, which began with a misdirected phone number in a Colorado newspaper, has evolved into a highly anticipated holiday event, with participation from notable figures such as astronaut Buzz Aldrin and even President Biden in previous years. NORAD’s dual role in tracking Santa and safeguarding North American airspace continues its unique blend of festive cheer and critical national defense.

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