Security measures increased at US Fairford air base in England as police warn of possible explosive

Jerusalem Post/World NewsBritain's Gloucestershire police stated that they had arrested several men on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act after the security measures were stepped up, Sky News reported.Follow us on GoogleA sign reading "road closed" is displayed as police officers block a road near the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/TOBY SHEPHEARD)SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 10:35Updated: SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 10:39Security measures at a US air base in southwest England have significantly increased in recent days, with roadblocks and armed police preventing access and emergency vehicles parked nearby, a Reuters witness reported on Sunday.Britain's Gloucestershire police stated that they had arrested several men on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act after the security measures were stepped up, Sky News reported.Sky News quoted Gloucestershire police as saying the British Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team was currently examining a number of vehicles in the area and that local residents had been evacuated.A spokesperson for the US Air Force said they were aware of the current reporting but would not discuss specific force protection measures."The 501st Combat Support Wing and our fellow UK-based Wings remain vigilant and will take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and security of our US service members, civilians, contractors, and their families," the spokesperson said.Heavy machinery blocks a gate to the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/TOBY SHEPHEARD)"We constantly assess a variety of factors that determine what measures we institute or modify to protect our installations, our people and their families."Britain prepared to protect country from IRGC attacks after threatsBritain said in July its armed forces were ​ready to protect the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a warning not to allow US bombers to ‌fly from Fairford.Fairford, in Gloucestershire, has been used to launch operations against Iran during the Middle East conflict.Follow us on Google