Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Bases: Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to conduct an investigation into drone activity over (a) RAF Mildenhall, (b) RAF Feltwell and (c) RAF Lakenheath in November 2024.
- Answer
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The use of uncrewed aerial systems around protected areas in the UK causes a risk to life and is illegal. Such activity will be subject to thorough investigation.
The Ministry of Defence Police is leading the investigation into drone activity over RAF sites on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and we continue 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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34643
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Military bases Unmanned air systems RAF Lakenheath RAF Mildenhall RAF Feltwell
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- 2025-09-05 17:37:32 +0100
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