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U.S. responds to unauthorized drone activity at UK base

Barak Ravid

F15's maneuver at RAF Lakenheath on September 28 in Lakenheath, England. — F-15s maneuver at RAF Lakenheath on Sept. 28 in Lakenheath, England. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

The U.S. Air Force responded to unauthorized drone activity at one of its bases in the U.K. on Friday — the latest in a sequence of recent incidents that have raised concerns about the safety of military personnel in the country.

Why it matters: The U.S. increased security at several bases in Britain and moved its aircraft from RAF Mildenhall earlier this week because of a security threat linked to Iran.

The big picture: The incident at RAF Lakenheath comes after the U.S. moved bombers from RAF Fairford in October in response to an Iran-linked plot.

What they're saying: A spokesman for U.S. European Command said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected by Friday's incursion.

"We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our U.S. service members, U.S. and host nation civilians, contractors, and all of our families," a statement read.

Zoom out: British authorities have imposed temporary restrictions on drone activity around the bases.

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