Suspected unauthorised drone activity at a US military airbase in eastern England triggered a security response, raising fresh concerns over the safety of American military installations in Britain. The situation at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath has since been brought under control, with no damage reported to personnel, aircraft or infrastructure, US and British defence officials said on Friday.Security personnel at the base responded to reports of suspected drone activity, the US Air Forces in Europe said in a statement, according to the Associated Press (AP)."We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our US service members, US and host nation civilians, contractors, and all of our families," the statement said.A spokesperson for Britain's Ministry of Defence confirmed that the situation had been "resolved". The spokesperson said US Air Force security teams had responded to the reports and British authorities were coordinating with their American counterparts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.The official spoke anonymously because of the sensitive nature of the security matter.The latest incident is the third security-related development involving US military installations in Britain in recent weeks, amid concerns over potential threats to American military assets stationed in the country.US relocates aircraft from RAF Mildenhall after security threatThe incident at RAF Lakenheath comes days after the US…
Drone Response at RAF Lakenheath: Officials contain suspected activity; no damage reported
Significant security measures were enacted at Royal Air Force Lakenheath following reported drone activity, prompting a swift response from both US personnel and British authorities. This incident comes on the heels of earlier aircraft relocations from RAF Mildenhall amid a prior security threat. Recent investigations into suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford also heightened concerns.
In brief
Suspected unauthorised drone activity at a US military airbase in eastern England triggered a security response, raising fresh concerns over the safety of American military installations in Britain. The situation at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath has since been brought under control, with no damage reported to personnel, aircraft or infrastructure, US and British defence officials said on Friday.Security personnel at the base responded to reports of suspected drone activity, the US Air Forces in Europe said in a statement, according to the Associated Press (AP)."We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our US service members, US…
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