# The Air Force Couldn't Stop DIY Drones Flying Over Its Most Sensitive Base

- slug: the-air-force-couldnt-stop-diy-drones-flying-over-its-most-sensitive-base
- date: 2026-03-23
- category: Robotics

Waves of 12-15 jamming-resistant, homemade UAVs flew over Barksdale Air Force Base for nearly a week in March, forcing flight line closures. The DoD believes it was deliberate — and the incident reveals a counter-drone problem the military hasn't solved.

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