tech
Air base drone incursion: What to know about incident over B-52 bombers
Law enforcement officials have been left scratching their heads over an incident earlier this month at Barksdale Air Force Base, where multiple unauthorized drones were detected flying over the home of the B-52 bomber.
TL;DR
- Multiple unauthorized drones were detected flying over Barksdale Air Force Base between March 9-15, 2026.
- The drones exhibited non-commercial signal characteristics, long-range control links, and resistance to jamming.
- The incursions may have been attempts to test security responses and avoid detection.
- Similar drone activity has been detected over other U.S. military installations, including an unspecified location in late February and Fort Lesley J. McNair Army base.
- Military officials have noted an increase in drone detections over installations, with improved detection and defeat capabilities.
- Federal agencies have issued a joint warning to drone operators about potential penalties for violating laws.