Drones breach restricted Barksdale air base; no details on source or response

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 369

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Barksdale Air Force Base has confirmed that multiple unauthorized drones entered its restricted airspace in Bossier Parish earlier this month.

In an email Friday, a Barksdale spokesperson said the drones flew into the base’s airspace the week of March 9. No further details were provided, such as the number and type of drones involved.

Barksdale is home to the Air Force Global Strike Command and the 2nd Bomb Wing, which includes nuclear-armed B-52 …

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