Several drones were spotted over and near RAF Lakenheath in England on November 20.
The publication he War Zone wrote about this with reference to a response to a request about this incident in the US Air Force.
The number of UAVs varied and they were of different sizes/configurations. The UAVs were actively monitored, and installation managers determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents or critical infrastructure, a spokesman for U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE) said.
There have been unconfirmed reports that F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets have been scrambled to pursue the drones, affecting flights at the base. The Air Force did not immediately respond to the statements.
To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures, but we reserve the right to defend the facility. “We continue to monitor the airspace and work with host country authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and property,” USAFE told the publication.
Lakenheath AFB is home to a critical portfolio of assets, including Europe’s only fourth- and fifth-generation fighter wing of the US Air Force, as well as F-35A and F-15E tactical aircraft.
Source: Racurs
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