The Pentagon has decided to withdraw twelve U.S. Air Force bombers from Britain’s Fairford airbase. This move comes amid concerns about potential Iranian drone attacks. Sources informed the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets about these security fears.
The military’s apprehension may be based on last year’s ambitious ‘Operation Spiderweb.’ In this operation, Ukrainians successfully deployed drones hidden in freight containers. These drones launched surprise attacks on Russian aircraft, covering significant distances.
This development indicates that, a year after Operation Spiderweb, the United States may still face challenges in defending its bases from drone swarms, similar to Russia’s struggles.