US Air Force Base in UK Reports Suspicious Drone Activity and Shelter Alert
The US military reported suspicious drone activity near RAF Lakenheath in the UK, prompting a shelter-in-place alert. Officials confirmed no injuries or damage occurred.
The United States military reported suspicious drone activity near the Royal Air Force base in Lakenheath, eastern England, according to Sky News. No casualties were reported and no aircraft or infrastructure sustained damage.
The incident at RAF Lakenheath, which is utilized by the United States Air Force, prompted security forces to respond immediately. Personnel on the base received a "real world" alert instructing them to seek immediate shelter. A U.S. Air Force spokesperson confirmed that security forces responded to unauthorized drone activity, reiterating that no personnel, aircraft, or facilities were harmed.
"We continue to work in close cooperation with our host-nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of U.S. forces, American citizens, host-nation citizens, contractors, and all of our family members," the U.S. Air Force spokesperson stated. Officials encouraged everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local authorities.
Local Member of Parliament Nick Timothy wrote on social media that he contacted authorities and assured that there was no threat to the public and the incident had concluded. The alert comes shortly after the U.S. relocated aircraft from a nearby base amid reported threats from Iran, with the Wall Street Journal noting that regional bases had been placed on heightened alert.
In late September, British police arrested five men following suspicious vehicle sightings near RAF Fairford in western England, a base used by American bombers. Authorities in the United States and Britain have previously pointed to potential threats linked to Iran.
