Defence Minister Maria Eagle emphasized the government's commitment to protect personnel and airbases, stating, "Protection of our personnel and bases is of course our highest priority." She acknowledged ongoing UAV incursions and assured that measures are being taken to manage the situation effectively.
Eagle stated, "We will be making sure that anybody we manage to catch for engaging in this behaviour will be shown the full force of the law for their illegal activities," underscoring the seriousness with which the government is responding to these drone incursions.
The US Air Forces in Europe expressed vigilance regarding airspace safety, noting, "We retain the right to protect our installations," indicating collaborative efforts between UK authorities and US military to address the drone threats.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson affirmed the gravity of the situation, saying, "We take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence sites," highlighting the coordinated security protocols in place to safeguard airbases.
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