Netting To Shield F-35s At Tyndall AFB From Drone Attacks Eyed By USAF

The United States Air Force is seeking information from contractors about installing protective netting around six aircraft sunshades at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The 325th Contracting Squadron’s market research covers potential suppliers able to design and install barriers to protect parked F-35As against small uncrewed aircraft. Tyndall supports regular F-35 operations and hosts large-force training exercises with other United States and allied units. The notice is an early procurement step to identify qualified suppliers, and the Air Force has yet to finalise the project or award a contract for the work.