Overview
- Barksdale Air Force Base confirmed multiple unauthorized drone incursions during the week of March 9, triggering a shelter-in-place on March 9 that was later lifted.
- An internal March 15 briefing reported multiple daily waves of roughly 12–15 drones operating for about four hours over sensitive areas, including the flight line.
- Analysts said the aircraft showed non-commercial signal characteristics, long-range control links, and resistance to jamming, indicating likely custom builds.
- The document warned the activity forced flight line shutdowns and risked manned aircraft, a serious concern at a base that hosts nuclear-capable B-52 bombers.
- Bossier and DeSoto parish sheriff's offices and Louisiana State Police said they are assisting alongside federal and military partners, as separate unexplained drone sightings near Fort McNair prompted additional security reviews.