Day: March 20, 2026
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Unauthorized drone activity over one of the United States Air Force’s most strategic installations was more widespread and potentially more concerning than initially disclosed, according to a confidential internal briefing, News.Az reports, citing ABC News
Earlier this month, Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana issued a shelter-in-place order on March 9 after reports of an unmanned aerial system operating above the facility.
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The incident triggered heightened concern due to the base’s strategic importance. Barksdale is home to long-range B-52 bombers and serves a key role in overseeing the Air Force’s nuclear command and control operations.
Although the shelter-in-place order was lifted later the same day, reports indicate that unauthorized drone activity in the area persisted for nearly a week.
“Barksdale Air Force Base detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace during the week of March 9th,” Capt. Hunter Rininger of the 2nd Bomb Wing said in a statement provided to ABC News. The additional drone incursions had not been previously reported.
According to the confidential briefing document dated March 15, the drones came in waves and entered and exited the base in a way that may suggest attempts to “avoid the operator(s) being located.” Lights on the drones suggested the operators “may be testing security responses” at the base.
“Between March 9-15, 2026, BAFB Security Forces observed multiple waves of 12-15 drones operating over sensitive areas of the installation, including the flight line, with aircraft displaying non-commercial signal characteristics, long-range control links and resistance to jamming,” the document said. “After reaching multiple points across the installation, the drones dispersed across sensitive locations on the base.”
According to the document there was no drone activity detected on March 13 and 14 and it’s not clear if there has been activity since.
The flights lasted around four hours each day and the drones used varied routes of ingress and deliberate maneuvering within restricted airspace.
“Certainly, it seemed to be more than just your average drone enthusiast who just pushed it too far,” said ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense. “It looked like this was deliberate and intentional to see just how they would react.”
The briefing includes a determination that the drones were different than what the typical consumer could purchase off the shelf. They appeared to be custom built and required “advanced knowledge” of signal operations.
The analysts said “with high confidence” they expected unauthorized drones to continue to operate in and around Barksdale Air Force Base in the immediate future.
“The drone incursions at BAFB pose a significant threat to public safety and national security since they require the flight line to be shut down while also putting manned aircrafts already inflight in the area at risk,” the document said.
The FAA referred ABC News to the military for comment. The Louisiana State Police, which is also assisting the investigation, declined to comment.
“Flying a drone over a military installation is not only a safety issue, it is a criminal offense under federal law. We are working closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies to investigate these incursions. The security of our installation and the safety of our people are top priorities, and we will continue to vigilantly monitor our airspace,” Capt. Rininger’s statement said.
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A post marking the Novruz holiday has been shared on the social media accounts of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.
The post reads: “Dear compatriots! I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of the Novruz holiday and wish each of you good health, happiness, and success in your endeavors.”
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Explosions were heard near Baghdad International Airport, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.
An Iraqi security source said a US logistics support camp located near the airport was targeted in a rocket attack.
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The aircraft were identified as a Dash 8-100, registered 5Y-BXI and operated by Aircraft Leasing Services (ALS), which had been flying from Kisumu, News.Az reports, citing the Kenya Times.
ALS is known for operating flights on behalf of humanitarian organizations such as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as well as regional airlines including Safarilink Aviation.
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Videos circulating on social media showed the aircraft stationary on the runway with visible signs of damage, while emergency teams rushed to the scene.
A passenger plane crash-landed at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, according to The Kenya Times. Unclear if there were any casualties. pic.twitter.com/YWQvDA1oDk
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First responders were seen evacuating passengers as rescue operations began shortly after the incident.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) later confirmed that 39 passengers were on board, all of whom were safely evacuated along with the crew.
According to KAA, the plane veered off the runway after arriving at Wilson from the Kisumu International Airport.
“This evening at 2055HRS an aircraft with thirty nine (39) passengers on board arriving from Kisumu International Airport veered off the runway at Wilson Airport.
We wish to confirm that all passengers and crew are safe, with no injuries reported. The aircraft remains on site, and recovery efforts are currently underway. Airport operations at Wilson Airport remains normal.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) remains fully committed to the highest standards of safety at all our airports.”
Regional airline Safarilink Aviation later confirmed in a statement that the aircraft involved in the incident was operated by ALS on its behalf.
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Iran has warned it could target the UAE’s Ras al-Khaimah if attacks on its Gulf islands are launched again from the area, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.
In a statement, an Iranian military spokesperson said: “We warn the United Arab Emirates, in case of repeated encroachment from the source of that country to the Iranian islands … in the Persian Gulf, the powerful Iranian armed forces will put Ras al-Khaimah under their crushing blows.”
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The disputed islands lie near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which around one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass.
Earlier this month, the UAE said its air defence systems intercepted a drone over Ras al-Khaimah, with debris falling in the al-Hamra area.
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