US military expands restricted airspace over North Carolina for training

The US military has expanded restricted airspace over Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point in North Carolina. This change connects existing restricted zones, creating larger areas where military aircraft can conduct hazardous training exercises.

This expansion means more contiguous airspace for military training, allowing for more realistic simulations of combat scenarios. It consolidates areas where activities like weapon deployment, laser use, and artillery fire can occur without civilian interference. This could lead to more frequent or intense training operations in the region.