Drone Response at RAF Lakenheath: Officials contain suspected activity; no damage reported

Suspected unauthorised drone activity at a US military airbase in eastern England triggered a security response, raising fresh concerns over the safety of American military installations in Britain.

The situation at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath has since been brought under control, with no damage reported to personnel, aircraft or infrastructure, US and British defence officials said on Friday.Security personnel at the base responded to reports of suspected drone activity, the US Air Forces in Europe said in a statement, according to the Associated Press (AP)."We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our US service members, US and host nation civilians, contractors, and all of our families," the statement said.A spokesperson for Britain's Ministry of Defence confirmed that the situation had been "resolved".