The Crown Prosecution Service of the United Kingdom announced on 27 October 2026 that charges have been brought against two men under the National Security Act 2023. The charges relate to an incident that took place on 27 September near RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire. The defendants are 24-year-old British...
Burnham says Iran was involved in incident at US-used base in Gloucestershire
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the authorities have “convincing grounds” to believe Iran was involved in an incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The base is used by US forces for operations linked to Iran. Burnham made the remarks on Wednesday, 30 September, in interviews with the BBC and...
Police arrest five men near RAF Fairford air base
Police have arrested five men on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The base is used by U.S. forces. According to Gloucestershire Police, a call was received at around 00:45 on Sunday, 27 September, reporting three suspicious vehicles travelling towards the air...
RAF creates first space squadron to protect British satellites
The Royal Air Force has announced the creation of the United Kingdom’s first dedicated space squadron — No. III Space Effects Squadron. The unit is intended to protect British satellites and counter hostile threats in orbit. The announcement was made by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir...