US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
US forces said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected as security teams investigated the reported activity and told base personnel to shelter in place.
- On Friday, USAF Security Forces responded to "suspected unauthorised drone activity" at RAF Lakenheath, England, with U.S. European Command stating they are taking "all measures" to protect personnel and aircraft.
- This incident follows Monday's evacuation of more than a dozen warplanes from RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk amid reports of threats linked to Iran; last month the U.S. moved bomber planes from RAF Fairfield to the United States.
- Personnel at Lakenheath received an alert marked "REAL WORLD" in red, instructing them to "shelter in place" and "Seek the nearest shelter-in-place room," though no personnel or infrastructure were affected.
- Local MP Nick Timothy confirmed on social media that "there is no threat to the public and the incident is now resolved," signaling authorities contained the security breach.
- The Air Force continues working with host nation counterparts to ensure security, as protecting the shared community remains a joint responsibility requiring all personnel to report suspicious activity.
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US Air Force security forces responded to suspected drone activity over RAF Lakenheath on November 13. Officials have not said who flew them; Iran and Russia have both been linked to past threats. The post Suspected Drones Over RAF Lakenheath Trigger US Air Force Security Response appeared on Right Side News.
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U.S. Air Force Base in Britain Placed Under Security Alert Following Suspected Drone Activity
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Mystery Drones Breach US F-35 Fighter Base in Britain, Forcing American Troops Into Shelters
US military personnel at RAF Lakenheath, a major American fighter jet base in eastern England, were ordered to take shelter on November 13 following reports of unauthorized drone activity over the installation.
This was the third incident involving a US military base on British soil in the past three months.
The detachment in Lakenheath was ordered to guard after identifying unidentified devices that did not cause material damage.
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