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US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening, with no personnel, aircraft, or infrastructure affected.
- The Ministry of Defence is coordinating with relevant parties, and US Air Force security personnel have resolved the situation; local MP Nick Timothy confirmed there is no threat to the public.
- The incident occurred amid heightened security at US bases in the UK following a September event at RAF Fairford linked to Iran, which led to the removal of US bombers from the base.
- Reports indicate recent movements of US Boeing Stratotanker KC-135 refueling aircraft, with one heading to Germany and another landing near Glasgow, amid ongoing security concerns.
- Downing Street has emphasized that British airbases remain safe and that their security is a top priority, while RAF Lakenheath continues to host the US Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing with nearly 7,000 active-duty personnel.
