U.S., U.K. Assessing Intent Of Drones Harassing Air Bases

A U.S. Air Force F-35 takes off at RAF Lakenheath, England, on Sept. 3.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. military has not assessed the intent or capability of small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) that have been flying near or over multiple bases in England, though leaders say there has been no impact to operations or risk to aircraft. Small UAS have been spotted in the vicinity of and over...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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