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Drone Swarm Breaches Air Force Base, Investigation Launched

3/21/2026

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A swarm of drones breached Barksdale Air Force Base from March 9 to March 15, prompting a shelter-in-place order and runway closure.
The drones were long-range and jam-resistant, moving in waves of 12 to 15 over areas and likely using advanced signals.
Investigations by the United States military and the Federal Aviation Administration are ongoing.
Penalties for unauthorized drone flights over military installations include fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment.

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Story summary

A swarm of drones breached Barksdale Air Force Base from March 9 to March 15, prompting a shelter-in-place order and runway closure.
The drones were long-range and jam-resistant, moving in waves of 12 to 15 over areas and likely using advanced signals.
Investigations by the United States military and the Federal Aviation Administration are ongoing.
Penalties for unauthorized drone flights over military installations include fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment.