Barksdale Air Force Base drone incursions spark new security

The Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs office has released new details regarding the shelter-in-place order at Barksdale Air Force Base that was initiated March 9.

Barksdale Air Force Base personnel confirmed with the Shreveport Times on March 9 that an unmanned aircraft — a drone — had entered the base’s airspace. Global Strike Command stated March 31 that several unauthorized drone incursions occurred.

These incursions varied in duration and number of drones…

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