Drone Sightings Prompt Security Measures at UK Bases

Multiple unauthorized drone sightings have been reported over U.S. military bases in the UK, including RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell, prompting heightened security measures and investigations by both British and American authorities. The incidents have raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, with experts suggesting possible links to intelligence gathering by foreign powers like Russia or China. The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed sixty RAF personnel to assist in the investigations, complemented by the implementation of flight restriction zones around the affected sites. This response comes amid rising geopolitical tensions involving the conflict in Ukraine and increased hostilities between Russia and Western nations. The U.S. Air Force continues to monitor the airspace while ensuring local residents that the incidents have not impacted community safety.