101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Drone Theft Update

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – We can confirm that a Department of the Army Criminal Investigative Division investigation began in late November 2025 into the theft of four small quadcopter drones from a government building on Fort Campbell. As of today, we are pleased to report that we have identified two suspects and have gathered credible evidence related to this theft and the possible whereabouts of the missing drones. This is an active criminal investigation, and we are working diligently to resolve this matter.

There is no threat to the public. The missing quadcopters are equipped only with small cameras.

These drones were stolen from a locked storage area within a secured government building. The individuals responsible had authorized access to the military installation and the building, and they defeated the locks on the storage cages to perpetrate this theft. This was a targeted act, not a random breach of security.

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Army CID would like to thank the members of the public who came forward with information regarding the recent theft of the drones. The tips we received have proven helpful. We encourage anyone with any more credible information regarding this incident to contact the Army CID Fort Campbell at 931-801-0316 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/armycid.

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) takes the accountability and security of its personnel and equipment seriously. The building in question has since replaced its doors and locks which were burglarized. This incident remains an ongoing investigation.26-06 Div. Fort Campbell Drone Theft.pdf [PDF - 122.3 KB]