Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 27 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Unmanned Air Systems: National Security
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on investigating drone intrusion incidents at (a) RAF Mildenhall, (b) RAF Lakenheath and (c) RAF Feltwell (i) during and (ii) since November 2024, with reference to the presence at each location of individuals connected with a hostile foreign state; and what steps he is taking to counter such intrusions in the future.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence continues to work in partnership with our allies and the appropriate civilian authorities.
We take the safety and security of our sites seriously and we maintain robust security measures, including counter-drone capabilities. It is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect the UK against foreign and malign interference.
The National Security Act has additionally delivered a range of measures to strengthen the UK’s efforts to detect, deter and disrupt state threats.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32902
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- National security Unmanned air systems RAF Lakenheath RAF Mildenhall RAF Feltwell
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