US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
US Air Force Security Forces responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity, and officials said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.
- 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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Drone trouble is making for a tense few weeks for American forces stationed in Britain. US security teams at RAF Lakenheath in eastern England responded to what the US Air Force in Europe described Friday evening as suspected unauthorized drone activity over the base, NBC News reports. No injuries or...
"No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected," said an American Air Force spokesman, after the incident was resolved. The base concerned is located in Lakenheath, east of England.
US Air Force Responds To Suspected Drone Threat At Major Military Base
The U.S. Air Force launched a security response Friday evening after reports of suspected unauthorized drones flying over RAF Lakenheath, a major American military installation in eastern England, as concerns mount over potential threats targeting U.S. forces stationed overseas. The incident unfolded at the Suffolk airbase, home to some of America’s most advanced fighter aircraft, […]
The US Air Force responded Friday evening to “suspected unauthorized drone activity” at British Air Force base RAF Lakenheath. According to Sky News, American personnel had to seek cover. The Air Force states that no personnel, aircraft, or infrastructure were affected.
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The U.S. Air Force responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, prompting personnel to shelter in place. Officials said no people, aircraft or infrastructure were affected and that the incident was resolved, amid heightened security following recent aircraft movements linked to reported threats from Iran. · 26 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
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