New Jersey might look like an ordinary East Coast state, but beneath the surface, it operates like one massive military base. With seven major installations—including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the Picatinny Arsenal, and Naval Weapons Station Earle—New Jersey plays a critical role in America’s defense infrastructure. From testing next-generation weapons to housing elite military units, the Garden State is packed with strategic assets that most people don’t even realize exist.

But why does New Jersey have such a high concentration of military facilities? And what does this mean for national security? In this episode of It’s History, we explore the bases, the history, and the growing presence of surveillance and defense technology across the state. Could this explain the increasing number of *mysterious aerial sightings* reported in the region? Join us as we uncover why New Jersey is one of America’s most militarized states.