US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity over RAF Lakenheath base in the UK

TechnologyInternationalCNN en EspañolNov 13, 2026, 6:43 PMAI summary

US Air Force personnel at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom responded to "suspected unauthorized drone activity," with no impact reported to personnel, aircraft or infrastructure, according to a spokesperson. The UK Ministry of Defence said the situation had been resolved and that it is working with US authorities to clarify the facts. The incident follows the withdrawal of US bombers from RAF Fairford and the transfer of refueling aircraft to Germany.

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The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity at RAF Lakenheath in the UK.
There was no impact on personnel, aircraft or infrastructure, according to a US spokesperson.
The UK Ministry of Defence said the situation was resolved and that the facts are being clarified.

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US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity over RAF Lakenheath base in the UK

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