Unknown UAVs spotted over UK military bases used by US Air Force
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Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:33:57 +0200
Unmanned aerial vehicles have been sighted near Royal Air Force bases utilised by the US Air Force in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Source The Guardian, as reported by European Pravda Details Between 20 and 22 November, small UAVs were detected over Lakenheath and Milden air bases in Suffolk County, as well as the Feltwell base in Norfolk.
The US Air Force, which utilises the sites, said it was unclear at this time if the drones could be deemed hostile.
They also declined to comment on whether any protective mechanisms had been applied, but said they reserved the right to protect the facilities.
A spokesman for the US Air Force in Europe said the UAVs were actively monitored, and facility managers found that none of the incursions impacted base residents or critical infrastructure.
A UK Ministry of Defence spokesman said We take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence sites.
This includes counterdrone security capabilities.
Background On Friday 24 November, a drone was discovered in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany, tracking British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
On the afternoon of Sunday 23 November, the ship left the port of Hamburg.
Multiple attempts to damage infrastructure and military facilities have recently been reported in Germany.
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