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US personnel forced to shelter at UK air base after suspected unauthorised drone activity

US personnel at RAF Lakenheath were ordered to take shelter following reports of suspected unauthorised drone activity over the base.

By Deborah Haynes13 November 2026, 00:00 Sky News View original
US personnel forced to shelter at UK air base after suspected unauthorised drone activity
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US personnel were told to take shelter at RAF Lakenheath, a major base hosting American forces in the UK, following "suspected unauthorised drone activity". No one was affected, nor was any aircraft. "This evening, USAF Security Forces personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected," a US Air Force spokesperson said.

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Author: Deborah Haynes

Source: Sky News

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