US military responds to unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath
US forces responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in England, reporting no injuries or damage.
US Air Force personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base in Suffolk, England, on Friday. Officials confirmed that personnel temporarily took shelter during the event.
A US Air Force spokesperson reported that no personnel, aircraft, or facilities were harmed or damaged during the incident. American military authorities emphasised that they are working closely with British host-nation counterparts to maintain security across the installation for military members, civilians, and families.
RAF Lakenheath serves as one of the primary airbases utilised by the US military in the United Kingdom. Investigations into the source and nature of the unmanned aircraft activity remain ongoing.
Sources: Le Monde, RTBF Info, Le Figaro
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- Le Figaro — Angleterre: un drone suspect détecté au-dessus d'une base de la Royal Air Force
- Le Monde — L’armée américaine intervient pour une « suspicion d’activité de drone non autorisée » au-dessus d’une base militaire britannique
- RTBF Info — Un drone suspect détecté au-dessus d’une base britannique : l’armée de l’air américaine sur les dents - RTBF Actus