Drone activity over US base in Britain prompts security response, US military says

LONDON (AP) — Unauthorized drone activity has prompted a security response at an American base in Britain, the U.S. military said Friday. Security forces at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath in eastern England have responded to unauthorized drone activity, and the U.S. military is taking “all measures” to keep base installations, aircraft and service members safe, a spokesperson for U.S. European Command said. The spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, added that no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure have been affected by the activity. The response comes just days after the U.S. moved more than a dozen aircraft from a different base in eastern England because of a threat. Associated Press writer Konstantin Toropin in Washington contributed to this report. More from this section Associated Press Brother of slain Mexican cartel leader is sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking plot 3 hrs ago Associated Press South Korea US Military Nov 12, 2026 Associated Press Matt Boldy has 2nd hat trick of season to help Wild beat Maple Leafs, 5-2 18 hrs ago Associated Press Kayla Harrison feared her neck surgery could end her career. She's still fighting for her UFC title Nov 12, 2026 Inside Killeen Podcast