Drones about British military bases: threat or harmless joke?

Drones about British military bases: threat or harmless joke?

RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England - alarm mood in Great Britain! Drones have been spotted over three US military bases, and the US air weapon (USAF) gives the all-clear: the unidentified aircraft are not considered "hostile". But the situation remains tense!

The drone sightings occurred on Monday and the night. A spokesman for the USAF in Europe said that the number of drones fluctuated between the bases. "We can only confirm that the drones were not identified as a threat," said the spokesman. Nevertheless, the aircraft are still closely monitored to ensure the security of the military facilities.

secret operation or harmless hobby?

An anonymous US official expressed that the drones are not controlled by hobby pilots because they appear to be coordinated. So who is behind these mysterious flight objects? It is too early for definitive answers, but the British armed forces have already been mobilized to support the USAF in the clarification. A spokesman for the British Ministry of Defense emphasized that the "threats are taken seriously".

The British news agency PA Media reported that there are concerns that the drones could be part of a “sinister” plan. The US military bases RAF Mildenhall, Raf Lakenheath and Raf Feltwell are on alert, while the military is examining the background of this drone sightings. Mildenhall is home to the 100th air pretension relay of the USAF, Lakenheath the F-35A and F-15e fight jets, and Feltwell is a logistical center for the USAF military personnel. The tension increases - what will happen next?