Mystery Drones Breach US F-35 Fighter Base in Britain, Forcing American Troops Into Shelters

US military personnel at RAF Lakenheath, a major American fighter jet base in eastern England, were ordered to take shelter on November 13 following reports of unauthorized drone activity over the installation.

The incident occurred amid heightened security measures at US military facilities across Britain following reports of potential threats linked to Iran.

According to Sky News on November 13, personnel received an emergency alert marked “REAL WORLD,” instructing them to seek shelter in the nearest protected facility and remain there until further notice.

A US Air Force spokesperson confirmed that security personnel responded to reports of suspected unauthorized drones near the base. No injuries or damage to aircraft or infrastructure were reported.

The British Ministry of Defense also confirmed that authorities were coordinating their response with American forces.

Officials said the incident had been resolved and that efforts to establish the circumstances were continuing. Local lawmaker Nick Timothy said he had contacted the relevant authorities and confirmed that there was no threat to the surrounding community.

RAF Lakenheath, located in Suffolk, approximately 110 kilometers from London, hosts the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing, one of the largest American combat aviation formations stationed in Europe.

The wing operates F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation stealth fighters and F-15E Strike Eagle multirole combat aircraft. Authorities have not publicly identified the drones involved in the November 13 incident or established who operated them.

Earlier, three unidentified drones were spotted over a German military facility near newly deployed Arrow-3 missile defense systems. German forces attempted to intercept the drones but failed, prompting an investigation into suspected reconnaissance activity.

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