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Unauthorized Drones Spark Security Alert at Barksdale Air Force Base

3/21/2026

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During the week of March 9, Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana detected unauthorized drones in its airspace.
A base spokesperson said flying drones over military installations is a crime.
The base is collaborating with federal and local law enforcement to investigate.
Heightened security measures are in place amid ongoing tensions related to the war in Iran.
A shelter-in-place order issued on March 9 was lifted shortly after.

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Story summary

During the week of March 9, Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana detected unauthorized drones in its airspace.
A base spokesperson said flying drones over military installations is a crime.
The base is collaborating with federal and local law enforcement to investigate.
Heightened security measures are in place amid ongoing tensions related to the war in Iran.
A shelter-in-place order issued on March 9 was lifted shortly after.