Around 60 members of the British military have been sent to assist the US Air Force in searching for drones that have been spotted near their bases. There have been multiple sightings of unmanned aerial vehicles in the proximity of RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell, which are located in Suffolk and Norfolk. A US Air Forces in Europe spokesperson confirmed the sighting of drones during night-time hours on 24 November, stating that they did not appear to be hostile and that there had been “no impact to residents or infrastructure”. The spokesperson added that the drones would continue to be monitored for the safety and security of surrounding installations.
The drones are believed to be a continuation of unmanned aircraft sightings from 20 November, however it is not yet known who is behind the activity, with some officials suggesting that a state actor may be involved. The UK Ministry of Defence, who owns the bases, has stated that “we take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence sites”.
RAF Mildenhall provides a home to the USAF’s 100th Air Refuelling Wing, whilst RAF Lakenheath holds USAF F-35A and F-15E fighter jets. RAF Feltwell is mainly concerned with logistics and provides housing for personnel. The USAF advised individuals in the area to report any suspicious activity to local police or security forces
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