Unidentified Drones Observed Above US Military Bases in the UK
Multiple unidentified drones were spotted close to three significant airbases in the UK, including RAF Lakenheath, a former site for US nuclear weapons. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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One facility impacted is allegedly set to once again accommodate American nuclear warheads on British soil.
Multiple unidentified drones have been detected in proximity to three significant UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which previously hosted American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, as confirmed by the United States Air Force.
A spokesperson for the USAF's European Command indicated that small unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.
The military reported that the number of suspicious drones "fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration," and it is still unclear if they represented a hostile threat.
The Pentagon refrained from commenting on whether any air defenses were activated against the drones, only revealing that they were actively monitoring the situation to ensure that none of the incursions affected base residents or critical infrastructure.
“To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures but retain the right to protect the installation. We continue to monitor our airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities, and assets,” remarked the spokesman.
Similarly, the British Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the specific “security procedures” implemented against the drones, with a spokesperson asserting that the military takes threats “seriously” and maintains “robust measures” at critical defense sites.
RAF Lakenheath was one of three locations in Britain that housed US nuclear weapons during the Cold War, storing around 110 American warheads until a drawdown in 2008.
Earlier reports indicated that the Pentagon is preparing the base for the potential hosting of nuclear weapons again. The US military has requested $50 million for a new “surety dormitory” at RAF Lakenheath in last year’s funding proposal to Congress, according to an analysis by a US think tank and British media. In January, the Telegraph noted that the base is anticipated to house B61-12 bombs, which are three times more powerful than those dropped on Hiroshima, referencing procurement contracts related to the new facility.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
Multiple unidentified drones have been detected in proximity to three significant UK airbases, including RAF Lakenheath, which previously hosted American nuclear weapons during the Cold War, as confirmed by the United States Air Force.
A spokesperson for the USAF's European Command indicated that small unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted between November 20 and 22 over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.
The military reported that the number of suspicious drones "fluctuated and ranged in size and configuration," and it is still unclear if they represented a hostile threat.
The Pentagon refrained from commenting on whether any air defenses were activated against the drones, only revealing that they were actively monitoring the situation to ensure that none of the incursions affected base residents or critical infrastructure.
“To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures but retain the right to protect the installation. We continue to monitor our airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities, and assets,” remarked the spokesman.
Similarly, the British Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the specific “security procedures” implemented against the drones, with a spokesperson asserting that the military takes threats “seriously” and maintains “robust measures” at critical defense sites.
RAF Lakenheath was one of three locations in Britain that housed US nuclear weapons during the Cold War, storing around 110 American warheads until a drawdown in 2008.
Earlier reports indicated that the Pentagon is preparing the base for the potential hosting of nuclear weapons again. The US military has requested $50 million for a new “surety dormitory” at RAF Lakenheath in last year’s funding proposal to Congress, according to an analysis by a US think tank and British media. In January, the Telegraph noted that the base is anticipated to house B61-12 bombs, which are three times more powerful than those dropped on Hiroshima, referencing procurement contracts related to the new facility.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
