UK base security in spotlight after attempted attack at RAF Fairford

Counter-terrorism investigation advances following five arrests. The issue of perimeter security at UK military sites is in the spotlight after a suspected attempt to attack RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire was halted on 27 September. Located in the rural Cotswolds, the base is maintained by the US Air Force and has since earlier this year hosted… T...

• Published date: 28-09-2026 11:33 AM