Drones hover over US military bases in UK – What’s behind the incursion?
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4 months ago

Drones hover over US military bases in UK – What’s behind the incursion?

Live Mint  

The US Air Force reported detecting several small drones last week near three important military bases in eastern England: RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell. Bases under observation Royal Air Force Lakenheath, located in Suffolk, is home to the 48th Fighter Wing, a key component of the US Air Force's combat operations in Europe. Security measures and ongoing monitoring In a statement, the US Air Forces Europe emphasized that base personnel are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of personnel and facilities. In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ukraine recently launched intermediate-range missile strikes inside Russian territory, following approval from US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the use of these advanced weapons.

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Calls for ‘urgent’ probe into possible Russian link to drones at army bases
1 month, 1 week ago

Calls for ‘urgent’ probe into possible Russian link to drones at army bases

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former security minister has called for an “urgent investigation” …

Germany plans to give army the power to shoot down 'suspicious' drones
2 months, 1 week ago

Germany plans to give army the power to shoot down 'suspicious' drones

Firstpost  

Under current regulations, soldiers can assist the police in forcing an unmanned aerial vehicle to change direction or land, threaten to shoot it down or fire warning shots The German cabinet has agreed plans to allow the army to shoot down suspicious drones after several sightings over military sites, the government said Wednesday, as tensions run high with Russia. Interior …

Interactive map reveals disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US
3 months, 1 week ago

Interactive map reveals disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US

Daily Mail  

An interactive map has revealed a disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US. 'Multiple' instances of drones appeared over New Jersey's Navy weapons station, and Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base closed its airspace due to similar activity on December 13. Sightings over US military bases began as early as October, as several reports indicated drones near Langley Air Force …

Bombshell new claims over drones seen swarming over NJ and NY
3 months, 1 week ago

Bombshell new claims over drones seen swarming over NJ and NY

Daily Mail  

The House foreign affairs chair has claimed to know what the mystery drones wreaking havoc over New Jersey and New York really are in bombshell new claims. 'We want answers but the response I'm getting is we don't know whose drones these are,' McCaul said before executive-branch officials offered a classified briefing to members of the House intelligence committee. Homeland …

Bombshell new claims over what mystery drones seen above New Jersey and New York really are from House foreign affairs chair
3 months, 1 week ago

Bombshell new claims over what mystery drones seen above New Jersey and New York really are from House foreign affairs chair

Daily Mail  

The House Foreign Affairs Chair has claimed to know what the mystery drones wreaking havoc over New Jersey and New York really are in bombshell new claims. 'We want answers but the response I'm getting is we don't know whose drones these are,' McCaul said before executive-branch officials offered a classified briefing to members of the House intelligence committee. Pictured: …

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings
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3 months, 1 week ago

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings

Firstpost  

There is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred concern in parts of the United States, government agencies said Tuesday. “We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey …

The mystery 'UFO' drones over US airbases in Britain that have baffled witnesses: As UFO fever grips America, villagers reveals their very strange sightings in UK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The mystery 'UFO' drones over US airbases in Britain that have baffled witnesses: As UFO fever grips America, villagers reveals their very strange sightings in UK

Daily Mail  

Villagers 'can't believe what they saw' after yet another sighting of a suspected drone was spotted flying close to an American air base in Britain. Philip Ingram, a former British military intelligence Colonel, said the recent drone sightings in the UK had 'all the hallmarks' of an operation by Russia's secretive GRU. The planet which is the brightest in the …

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast

CNN  

CNN — Mysterious flying objects overhead. Kathy Hochul on Saturday, adding last month she “directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate drone sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement to address this issue.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he’s asking DHS to deploy special detection systems that use 360-degree technology to detect drones. New York State …

What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. Murphy …

US confirms drone sightings at air base in Germany, says 'no impacts to base residents, assets'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US confirms drone sightings at air base in Germany, says 'no impacts to base residents, assets'

Firstpost  

Drones were spotted flying over the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in early December, US Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Friday US on Friday confirmed drones were spotted flying over the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in early December. According to Reuters, the US Air Force spokesperson said there were “no impacts to base residents, facilities, …

Mystery drones spark fury on Capitol Hill as 3,000 tips are sent to FBI: Live blog recap
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mystery drones spark fury on Capitol Hill as 3,000 tips are sent to FBI: Live blog recap

Daily Mail  

Mysterious drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey continued to alarm locals and baffle experts on Friday, despite assurances from the White House that they pose no threat. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby insisted that the public had nothing to fear, but admitted that officials were still struggling to corroborate some of the reports. The first …

Unidentified drones sighted over US air base in Germany's Ramstein: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Unidentified drones sighted over US air base in Germany's Ramstein: Report

Firstpost  

German intelligence chiefs have warned that the country’s support for Ukraine in its war with Russia makes it a target of possible sabotage attempts, with recent security incidents at military barracks raising alarm further Unidentified drones have been sighted over sensitive industry locations and the U.S. air base at Ramstein in Germany in recent weeks, the Spiegel news magazine reported …

White House clears the air on New Jersey 'drone' sightings: 'No threat to national security'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

White House clears the air on New Jersey 'drone' sightings: 'No threat to national security'

Firstpost  

Over the past few days, a large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey, sparking speculations and concern. Amid this, the White House confirmed that they are manned aircraft which were being flown lawfully The photo provided by Brian Glenn shows what appears to be multiple drones flying over Bernardsville, New Jersey on December …

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones

NPR  

New Jersey residents and officials are puzzled over mysterious drones Residents in New Jersey for weeks have reported seeing mysterious drones in the skies. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen once described north Jersey sky with the line, the sun's just a red ball rising over them refinery towers. The latest information we have is that the federal …

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO

India TV News  

New Jersey: The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. VIDEO: Mysterious drones in New Jersey FBI seeks public help Governor Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials have stressed …

Criminal investigation launched after drones spotted by US Air Force over UK bases
4 months ago

Criminal investigation launched after drones spotted by US Air Force over UK bases

Associated Press  

LONDON — A criminal investigation has been launched after the U.S. Air Force reported that drones were spotted flying over English military bases, a British official said Wednesday. The U.S. Air Force reported several incursions occurred in the past week at four bases where the American forces operate. Lakenheath is home to the 48th Fighter Wing, which the U.S. Air …

Sixty British troops investigate mystery drones flying over US airbases in England
4 months ago

Sixty British troops investigate mystery drones flying over US airbases in England

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dozens of British soldiers have been drafted in to help …

US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England
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4 months ago

US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.S. Air Force said Tuesday that a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in England that are used by American forces. ”Our units continue to monitor the airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and assets.″ Lakenheath is home to the 48th …

US says drones spotted near its military bases in England
4 months ago

US says drones spotted near its military bases in England

Al Jazeera  

US air force says the drones do not appear ‘hostile’ and there has been no impact. Drones have been spotted near three military bases in Britain but they have not been identified as hostile, the US air force says. The statement added that there had been no impact on the military bases’ residents or infrastructure, adding that the drones “have …

Drones spotted flying over bases in eastern England, says US Air Force in UK, probe on after incursions
4 months ago

Drones spotted flying over bases in eastern England, says US Air Force in UK, probe on after incursions

India TV News  

The US Air Force in the United Kingdom on Tuesday said a small number of drones were spotted flying over bases in eastern England. Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell, located close to one another in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, are Royal Air Force bases used primarily by the US Air Force. US Air Forces Europe said they were actively …

US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
4 months ago

US Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones were detected last week around three bases in eastern England that are used by American forces. “To protect operational security, we do not discuss our specific force protection measures but retain the right to protect the installation,” the Air Force said. “We continue to monitor our airspace and …

Unidentified Drones Seen Over Three UK Airbases, US Confirms
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4 months ago

Unidentified Drones Seen Over Three UK Airbases, US Confirms

Deccan Chronicle  

The incidents prompted heightened security measures, though specifics remain classified to protect operational security. The proximity of drones to sensitive installations, some reportedly linked to nuclear weapons storage, raises concerns about possible espionage or surveillance threats. RAF Lakenheath, a key U.S. Air Force base in Europe, and RAF Mildenhall, supporting air refueling missions, are of strategic importance. The UK Ministry …

US Air Force spots unidentified drones hovering over 3 UK airbases, probe underway
4 months ago

US Air Force spots unidentified drones hovering over 3 UK airbases, probe underway

Firstpost  

Three unidentified drones were spotted over three UK airbases, the US Air Force confirmed on Saturday. The authorities from both nations are now determining whether these drones were hostile On Saturday, the US Air Force shocked authorities in the United Kingdom by reporting that a number of unidentified drones had been spotted over three British airbases. The USAF confirmed that …

Drone swarms targeting US military bases are operated by 'mother ship' UFO, claims top Pentagon official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Drone swarms targeting US military bases are operated by 'mother ship' UFO, claims top Pentagon official

Daily Mail  

A retired, senior Pentagon official has confirmed that UFO 'mother ships' were spotted 'releasing swarms of smaller craft' — adding further mystery to the still-unexplained intrusions over multiple US military bases. The bizarre craft above Langley — home to at least half the Air Force's fleet of F-22 Raptors — led to two weeks of emergency White House meetings. The …

Drones are changing warfare. The U.S. military is working to adapt
6 months ago

Drones are changing warfare. The U.S. military is working to adapt

NPR  

Drones are changing warfare. NPR's Tom Bowman recently watched an Army exercise in Louisiana and joins us now. BOWMAN: Colonel James Stultz stands in the woods, his face smeared with camouflage paint like the several thousand soldiers under his command, along with some 100 drones. They can spot his enemy, but they have drones too, so his command post in …

Drone attack on Iraq base foiled, 2nd one in 24 hours: Coalition
3 years, 2 months ago

Drone attack on Iraq base foiled, 2nd one in 24 hours: Coalition

Al Jazeera  

Official with US-led coalition says two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives destroyed by defensive capabilities at Ain al-Asad airbase. For the second time in 24 hours, a United States-led coalition fighting ISIL in Iraq says it has foiled a drone attack on a base hosting US troops. An official of the international military coalition said on Tuesday two armed drones …

Another drone spotted near Jammu air force station weeks after attack
3 years, 8 months ago

Another drone spotted near Jammu air force station weeks after attack

India Today  

Weeks after the deadly drone attack at the air force station in Jammu, another drone movement was detected near the air base early on Wednesday morning. Around 4.05 am on Wednesday, a drone was spotted near the Jammu air base in Satwari, a few hundred metres away from the air base. Drones were used on June 27 to drop explosives …

Drone again spotted hovering near Jammu Air Force Station, security agencies on alert
3 years, 8 months ago

Drone again spotted hovering near Jammu Air Force Station, security agencies on alert

India TV News  

A drone was spotted near the Indian Air Force Station in Jammu on Wednesday night, keeping the security agencies and police on tenterhooks, news agency ANI reported. Drones have been sighted in the Union Territory earlier as well since the drone attack at the IAF Station in Jammu last month. Earlier on Wednesday, the Border Security Force troops fired and …

Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: Military
3 years, 9 months ago

Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: Military

Al Jazeera  

The US’s C-RAM defence system shoots down the drones above the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq’s western desert, the Iraqi army says. The US military’s C-RAM defence system was activated to shoot down the drones above the Ain al-Asad airbase, located in Iraq’s western desert, the Iraqi military said on Sunday. The US military had withdrawn its troops from Iraq …

‘Unidentified’ drones swarming US warships raise alarm
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Unidentified’ drones swarming US warships raise alarm

The Independent  

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Coronavirus lockdown leads to rise in illegal use of drones
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown leads to rise in illegal use of drones

The Independent  

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Did drone hit British Airways plane at London Heathrow?
8 years, 11 months ago

Did drone hit British Airways plane at London Heathrow?

CNN  

Story highlights NEW: London police seek public's help in finding operator of drone that may have struck airliner No one was hurt and the plane wasn't damaged, but authorities worry about potential for catastrophe London CNN — Did a drone hit an airliner trying to land at London’s Heathrow Airport? Courtesy Foster+Partners "Nobody cares about the last mile in Africa," …

Armed drones guard US interests in Iraq: Pentagon
10 years, 9 months ago

Armed drones guard US interests in Iraq: Pentagon

The Hindu  

The U.S. has armed drones flying over Baghdad to protect U.S. troops that recently arrived to assess Iraq’s deteriorating security, the Pentagon said. “The reason that some of those aircraft are armed is primarily for force protection reasons now that we have introduced into the country some military advisers whose objective will be to operate outside the confines of the …

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