'Multiple waves' of unauthorized drones recently spotted over US Air Force base

ABC News
March 20, 2026
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Multiple unauthorized drones were recently spotted over a US Air Force base, raising alarms.

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Multiple waves of unauthorized drones were recently spotted over a United States Air Force base. A drone sighting at one of the US Air Force's largest airfields this month was potentially more dangerous than initially reported. This incident raises significant security concerns for critical military installations. The presence of unauthorized drones could pose threats to personnel, aircraft, or sensitive operations at the base.

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