He explained that “the drones were being actively monitored and the facility’s leaders determined that none of the attacks affected the residents of the base or its critical infrastructure,” according to what was reported by him the British newspaper The Guardian.
“To protect operational security, we do not discuss our special force protection measures but reserve the right to protect the facility. We continue to monitor our airspace and work with host country authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of essential personnel, facilities and assets. ,” he said.
An MoD spokesman said: “We take threats very seriously and maintain robust security measures at defense sites. This includes anti-drone security capabilities. “
He added, “We will not comment further on security measures.”
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The British group “PA Media” reported that the events took place in the period between November 20 and 22, when “small drones” were seen over the bases “Lakeenheath” and “Mildenhall” in Suffolk, and “Feltwell” in in Norfolk, which belongs to the British Air Force.
The US Air Force, which uses these bases, said it is not clear at this stage whether the parades are a hostile threat or not.
The US Air Force also declined to comment on whether defense mechanisms were used, but indicated that they reserve the “right to protect the facilities”.
A spokesman for the US Air Forces in Europe said: “We can confirm that small unmanned air systems were found near Rife bases Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell between November 20 and 22,” according to the Associated Press .
He said the drones varied in number, size and shape.
He explained that “the drones were being actively monitored and the facility’s leaders determined that none of the attacks affected the residents of the base or its critical infrastructure,” according to what was reported by him the British newspaper The Guardian.
“To protect operational security, we do not discuss our special force protection measures but reserve the right to protect the facility. We continue to monitor our airspace and work with host country authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of essential personnel, facilities and assets. ,” he said.
An MoD spokesman said: “We take threats very seriously and maintain robust security measures at defense sites. This includes anti-drone security capabilities. “
He added, “We will not comment further on security measures.”
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2024-11-24 05:56:00
