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Nearly 200 Drones Spotted Near UK Military Bases in 2025, Defense Ministry Confirms
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Nearly 200 drones have been detected near UK military bases since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed. A total of 187 sightings highlight increasing concern about unmanned aerial systems appearing near sensitive defense sites.
As reported by Forces News on November 13, Defense Secretary John Healey recently announced plans for new powers that would allow the military to shoot down drones posing a threat to its facilities, promising to “do what’s needed to defend British people.”
The figures were disclosed in response to a parliamentary question from former Plaid Cymru leader Lord Wigley, who described the situation as “concerning.”
He noted that since 1 January 2025, a total of 187 drones had been spotted near UK military establishments.
“We will not comment on the sensitivity of establishments or our specific security arrangements in relation to identifying and capturing drones; however, we can assure you that we take the safety and security of our personnel, assets and operations extremely seriously. We maintain multi-layered security measures, including counter-drone capabilities which can identify and facilitate the capture of drones,” Defense Minister Lord Coaker stated, responding on behalf of the government, according to Forces News.
Lord Wigley added that the trend is “particularly troubling given the recent incursions reported in Denmark, Poland, and Romania,” and said the public must have full confidence that the government is taking all necessary steps to protect national security.
Earlier, Ukraine’s Defense Forces reported that recently downed Shahed drones show updated configurations, including rear-facing cameras installed on the top and bottom of the fuselage and extra antennas added along the tail.
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