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US Air Force Confirms Drones Spotted Near Three UK Airbases

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The U.S. Air Force has reported the detection of small drones around three airbases in eastern England, specifically RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell. The drones were observed to be in the vicinity of and flying over these bases on multiple occasions between November 20th and 22nd. According to the USAF, the size and configuration of the drones varied, and it remains unclear at this point whether they should be considered hostile. The bases in question are home to the 48th Fighter Wing, a key component of the US Air Force's European combat capability.

  1. GB
    British Ministry of Defense
    1. We take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence sites. This includes counter-drone security capabilities.
  2. US
    US Air Force
    1. The number of (unmanned aircraft systems) fluctuated and they ranged in size/configuration.
    2. Installation leaders determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents or critical infrastructure.
    3. To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures but retain the right to protect the installation. We continue to monitor our airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and assets.
    4. This includes counter drone security capabilities. We won't comment further on security procedures.

sources

  1. 1.BBC
  2. 2.The Guardian
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.CTV News
  5. 5.Al Jazeera
  6. 6.The Times
  7. 7.Daily Sabah
  8. 8.The Washington Post
  9. 9.Bild
  10. 10.Guardian
  11. 11.PA news agency
  12. 12.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.US Foreign Policy
  2. 2.British Foreign Policy
  3. 3.Espionage
  4. 4.Unidentified flying object

countries

  1. 1.AfghanistanAF
  2. 2.GermanyDE
  3. 3.United KingdomGB
  4. 4.IraqIQ
  5. 5.Russian FederationRU
  6. 6.UkraineUA
  7. 7.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.US Air ForceUS
  2. 2.Royal Air Force
  3. 3.100th Air Refueling Wing
  4. 4.148th Fighter Wing
  5. 5.British Ministry of DefenseGB
  6. 6.Herts & Bucks
  7. 7.InstagramUS
  8. 8.Leonardo
  9. 9.MI5
  10. 10.PentagonUS
  11. 11.Russian Intelligence ServicesRU

persons

  1. 1.Ronald Moultrie
  2. 2.Joe BidenUS
  3. 3.Keir StarmerGB
  4. 4.Ken McCallumGB
  5. 5.Paradise Afshar
  6. 6.Vladimir PutinRU

technicals

  1. 1.RAF Mildenhall
  2. 2.RAF Lakenheath
  3. 3.RAF Feltwell
  4. 4.F-35
  5. 5.F-15
  6. 6.F-22
  7. 7.HMS Queen Elizabeth
  8. 8.MQ-9 Reaper
  9. 9.Orcus
US Air Force Confirms Drones Spotted Near Three UK Airbases