Barksdale Air Force Base, which houses nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, detected unauthorized drones amid heightened U.S. Air Force security as the war in Iran continues.

More than a dozen unsanctioned drones repeatedly swarmed a US Air Force base that is home to a nuclear bomber fleet — and were able to resist efforts to bring them down via jamming technology, according to military officials.

Lights on the drones suggested the operators may be testing security responses.

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A concerning amount of unidentified drones were reportedly spotted over a U.S. Air Force base earlier this month, leaving more questions than answers amid the ongoing war with Iran. The post Alarming Number of ‘Unauthorized Drones’ Spotted Over US Air Base first appeared on Mediaite.

A U.S. Air Force base has confirmed that multiple drones descended upon the base, sparking serious concern. With the US and Israel entering into a war with Iran, following successful strikes on the country, it is understandable to see why military leaders and bases might feel on edge.

Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana issued a shelter-in-place order after an early morning security concern.