Unidentified Drones Seen Over Three UK Airbases, US Confirms
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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 of Defence and U.S. authorities are working to strengthen airspace security around military bases.

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Interactive map reveals disturbing pattern in drone sightings across the US
2 days, 21 hours 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 …

Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Drones latest: Biden insists flying objects pose ‘no danger’ as FBI issues urgent firearm and laser warning

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightings The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
54 years, 11 months ago

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

Wired  

The Department of Homeland Security issued warnings to state and local law enforcement agencies this summer regarding the “growing illicit use” of commercial drones, internal documents show. The capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems are “progressing faster” than available countermeasures offered under “federal prevention frameworks,” the memo says, adding that it’s common for state and local authorities to observe “nefarious” and …

US agencies dismiss national security threat from mystery drone sightings
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6 days 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 …

No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies state
6 days, 14 hours ago

No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies state

Al Jazeera  

Agencies issue joint statement in response to more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in past few weeks. The United States government says there is no threat to national security or public safety from reported sightings of mystery drones that have stirred public concern in parts of the country. “We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity …

White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria
6 days, 15 hours ago

White House national security spokesman gives major update amid drone hysteria

Raw Story  

After sifting through the reports over the past few weeks of reports of drones over New Jersey, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Monday the truth is not out there. "Having closely looked at the tips and collated them as best we can from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial …

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Sixty British troops investigate mystery drones flying over US airbases in England
3 weeks, 5 days 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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3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Drones spotted flying over bases in eastern England, says US Air Force in UK, probe on after incursions
3 weeks, 6 days 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 says drones spotted near its military bases in England
3 weeks, 6 days 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 hover over US military bases in UK – What’s behind the incursion?
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4 weeks 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 …

US Air Force spots unidentified drones hovering over 3 UK airbases, probe underway
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response
1 year, 9 months ago

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response

Firstpost  

The skies over India are becoming battlegrounds for a new kind of threat: terror drones. Over the past three weeks, Indian security forces stationed along India’s international border states, particularly Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, have intercepted more than a dozen terror drones launched from Pakistan. With the threat of terror drones looming large, India needs to urgently evolve …

US officials point to Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

US officials point to Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — American defense officials on Tuesday sought to dispel any doubt that Iran is supplying drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine, releasing photos and analysis of unmanned aircraft deployed in the conflict to demonstrate Tehran’s involvement. Iran has said it supplied a “small number” of drones to Russia before the invasion of Ukraine but has denied providing any more …

Drone attack on Iraq base foiled, 2nd one in 24 hours: Coalition
2 years, 11 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, 5 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 …

Surveillance drones come home from war: Is the "eye in the sky" looking for you?
4 years, 3 months ago

Surveillance drones come home from war: Is the "eye in the sky" looking for you?

Salon  

"Gorgon Stare will be looking at a whole city, so there will be no way for the adversary to know what we're looking at, and we can see everything." The military and the drone manufacturers, principally General Atomics, are arguing that the technology has advanced far enough that flying 79-foot wingspan, six-ton drones over populated areas and alongside commercial air …

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