US says it has identified drones flying over its military bases in England

Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder said the U.S. military was treating the incidents seriously.

“Installation leaders have determined thus far that none of these incursions impact base residents, the facilities or the assets we have on those bases,” Ryder said.

He said small drones were relatively common and it was too early to draw conclusions about whether they were sent by amateurs or not.

However, a US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it did not appear that the drones were the work of amateurs and appeared to be coordinated, but added that the US military would continue to investigate.

A spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defense said they “take the threats seriously and maintain robust measures” at defense sites.

“We are supporting the U.S. Air Force’s response,” the spokesperson added.