Drone activity prompts security response at US base in Britain

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 21:31 · Archive

Unauthorized drone activity has prompted a security response at RAF Lakenheath in eastern England, the U.S. military said on Friday. Security forces at the base have responded to the activity.

The U.S. military is taking 'all measures' to keep base installations, aircraft and service members safe, according to a spokesperson for U.S. European Command. The spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure have been affected by the drone activity.

The incident comes days after the U.S. moved more than a dozen aircraft from a different base in eastern England because of a threat.

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• Drone activity over US base in Britain prompts security response, US military saysThe U.S. military says unauthorized drone activity has prompted a security response at an American base in Britain.Clickorlando · 13 Nov, 20:33
• Drone activity over US base in Britain prompts security response, US military saysThe U.S. military says unauthorized drone activity has prompted a security response at an American base in Britain.News4Jax · 13 Nov, 20:33

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