Unauthorised drone activity near a US military base in eastern England prompted a security response, although officials reported no damage or injuries.
Security forces responded to reports of unauthorised drone activity at an American military base in eastern England on Friday, according to US and British defence officials.
The incident took place at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath in Suffolk, which hosts American military aircraft and personnel.
The US Air Force in Europe said security personnel had responded to the reports but confirmed that no military personnel, aircraft or infrastructure had been affected.
A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defence said the incident had been resolved and that British authorities were working with their American counterparts to establish what happened.
The incident comes amid increased security concerns at US-operated military facilities in Britain.
Earlier in the week, the United States moved more than a dozen aircraft from RAF Mildenhall, another military base in eastern England, following a security threat.
The base also raised its security alert level as a precaution.
Separately, British authorities have investigated suspected security threats involving RAF Fairford, where American military aircraft have been stationed.
The recent incidents have increased attention on the security of military facilities used by US forces in Britain.
British and American officials have not identified those responsible for Friday’s drone activity.
Authorities said investigations were continuing and stressed that the latest incident had not affected the safety of military personnel or the surrounding public.
