In a confirmation made by a spokesperson from the United States Air Force on Tuesday, it was revealed that over the past six days, multiple unidentified drones have been spotted in the airspace above three US Air Force bases in the United Kingdom.
According to reports from Reuters, the US Air Force spokesperson stated, “From November 20th to November 26th, a few drones were detected near and above the Royal Air Force bases of RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell in the UK.”
These three bases are located in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk in England, and are leased to the US Air Force by the United Kingdom.
A spokesperson from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) expressed that the UK “takes threats very seriously and maintains robust defensive measures at defense facilities.” The spokesperson also added, “We are assisting the US Air Force in addressing this situation.”
According to reports from PA Media, the UK military has been mobilized to assist the US Air Force in identifying the source of the drones. The Times reported that around 60 military personnel have already been deployed for this task.
The presence of these unidentified drones has raised concerns and heightened security measures at the US Air Force bases in the UK. Both US and UK authorities are working together to investigate the situation and ensure the safety and security of the airspace and personnel at these military installations.
The cooperation between the US and UK military forces in response to this drone incident highlights the importance of international collaboration in addressing emerging security threats in today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world.