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US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity at military base in UK
US Air Force security personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on 13 November. No injuries or damage were reported, and the incident was resolved; authorities are investigating because the drones’ origin remains unknown.
The US Air Force in Europe said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected, and British and American officials are working together to establish what happened. Lakenheath hosts the 48th Fighter Wing’s F-35A and F-15E aircraft and has had a US Air Force presence since 1948. The incident follows increased security at Lakenheath and nearby RAF Mildenhall, and similar drone reports at three UK bases in November 2024.
In short
- Suspected drone activity at RAF Lakenheath was resolved.
- No injuries or damage were reported.
- British and US authorities are investigating.
Explained simply
RAF Lakenheath is a British air force base in Suffolk that has hosted US forces since 1948. It is home to the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, which operates F-35A and F-15E aircraft.
The base is part of a wider US military presence in the UK, and British and American officials work together on its security. Similar drone reports were made at Lakenheath and two other UK bases in November 2024, making the latest incident part of a broader security concern around military sites.