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By (https://www.twz.com/authors/howard-altman) Howard Altman      Published  Sep 27, 2026 10:36 AM EDT     (british-police-arrest-men-driving-toward-u-s-bomber-base-in-the-u-k-with-suspected-explosives.html#comments)    0           (https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=twz.com) Add TWZ (opens in a new tab)      More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.        (Men arrested on charges of violating British explosives act near RAF Fairford.)   (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)    The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy.   (handle_newsletter_email_submission) (2dca774e76)  (/air/british-police-arrest-men-driving-toward-u-s-bomber-base-in-the-u-k-with-suspected-explosives)  (TWZInline) (0) Email address  (Enter your email) (Please enter a valid email address)  Sign Up  Thank you!      (https://recurrent.io/terms-and-conditions/) Terms of Service and(https://recurrent.io/privacy-policy/) Privacy Policy        Details continue to come in, but police in the United Kingdom have declared a “major incident” and ordered evacuations near RAF Fairford after the arrest of “several men on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act,” (https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/news/gloucestershire/2026/september/major-incident-declared-in-whelford/) the Gloucestershire Constabulary stated .  RAF Fairford is a major hub for U.S. military aircraft in the United Kingdom. It is a regular host of strategic assets, including bombers and U-2 spy planes. It also acts as a pit stop for other aircraft, including fighters, that are being ferried to and from the United States. Bomber strikes launched from Fairford were a central aspect of major U.S. combat operations against Iran earlier this year. “A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident,” the Gloucestershire Constabulary also announced today in light of the incident. (Emergency services in Fairford after major incident has been declared, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near RAF Fairford which is used by the United States Air Force (USAF). Picture date: Sunday September 27, 2026. (Photo by Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images))  Emergency services in Fairford after a major incident has been declared, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near RAF Fairford, which is used by the United States Air Force (USAF). (Photo by Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images) Ben Birchall – PA Images  The evacuations were spurred by the arrests. “The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles,” Gloucestershire Constabulary added. “The local residents are being evacuated to a nearby leisure center.” “A cordon is currently in place, but we’d like to reassure people that we believe this incident is contained,” the law enforcement agency explained. “We are working closely with our partners and are enacting the well-rehearsed plans we have in place.” The incident began around 12:45 AM local time Sunday “when police received a call relating to three suspicious vehicles traveling towards RAF Fairford,” according to Gloucestershire police Assistant Chief Constable Richard Ocone. “Armed officers responded and subsequently arrested five men in the Whelford area on suspicion of committing offenses under the Explosives Act. The men were taken into custody, where they remain.” “A 400-meter cordon has been put in place around the vehicles while the army’s explosive ordnance disposal unit examined them,” Ocene continued. “As a precaution, around 85 households have been advised to evacuate while these examinations take place.” BREAKING:The British authorities issue a first official statement on the suspected terror plot against RAF FairfordThey sent in a local low-ranking policemen to deliver a statement saying 5 men have been arrested and that people shouldn’t speculate about the case.He… (https://t.co/9dD8910Kpw) pic.twitter.com/9dD8910Kpw  — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) (https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2104194724064059469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) September 27, 2026    Video has emerged showing British military explosive ordnance disposal robots reportedly defusing the vans used by the suspects.  Video of British military EOD robots defusing suspected bomb vans near RAF Fairford courtesy of SkyNews. (https://t.co/PbrrVH6V1x) pic.twitter.com/PbrrVH6V1x  — WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) (https://x.com/WarMonitor3/status/2104177362262802729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) September 27, 2026    “We are aware of the current reporting, for questions regarding off-base incidents please contact the local authorities,” a U.S. Air Force spokesperson told us in response to our questions about whether the incident had raised force protection levels at RAF Fairford or other installations in the area hosting American forces. Unconfirmed reports by the local aviation spotter community claimed RAF Fairford had been placed under what is called FPCON Delta, the highest level of alert at U.S. military installations. The incident at RAF Fairford has been escalating overnight, this is what is clear so far.Gloucestershire Police has announced that they have arrested multiple men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, and that they have declared a Major Incident.According to the… (https://t.co/vk5N7yUuzB) https://t.co/vk5N7yUuzB (https://t.co/IMHGtKGiC1) pic.twitter.com/IMHGtKGiC1  — Armchair Admiral 🇬🇧 (@ArmchairAdml) (https://x.com/ArmchairAdml/status/2104111802653007932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) September 27, 2026    “For operational security reasons we will not discuss specific force protection measures,” the Air Force spokesperson added. “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 U.S. service members, civilians, contractors, and their families. We constantly assess a variety of factors that determine what measures we institute or modify to protect our installations, our people and their families.” It is unclear if airfield operations at RAF Fairford have been affected. U.S. Air Force officials did not immediately respond to our request for comment. The British Defense Ministry did not immediately provide comment on this unfolding event. RAF Fairford is a major hub for U.S. military aircraft, with strategic assets, like B-1B Lancer bombers, being forward deployed to the base and tactical and other assets often using it as a pit stop during flights ‘across the pond.’ (A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., arrives to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 15, 2025. The Lancer is slated to participate in RIAT, which has more than 80 aircraft are scheduled to attend from July 18-20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo))  A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer at RAF Fairford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo) Tech. Sgt. Robert Trujillo  As mentioned, RAF Fairford played a key role in major combat operations against Iran earlier this year. No connection has been established yet between today’s incident and any particular group, but the base has drawn direct threats from the regime in Tehran in the past. “The American aggressor army, which used to launch cruise missiles from its vessels in the Indian Ocean in its aggression after the official resumption of the war, with the end of the missile reserves of the aforementioned vessels, yesterday switched to using B1 planes flying from Fairford Air Base, England,” Tasnim News Agency , a quasi-state outlet in Iran with ties to the country’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), (https://t.me/TasnimNewsEN/79217) claimed on Telegram on July 23. “As the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated, any base that is used to invade Iran’s territory is our legitimate goal.” the enemy must pay the price for its breach of promises, and this time we will not allow America to use deceptive ceasefires to replenish its oil and ammunition stockpiles and then resume attacks once again. — Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) (https://x.com/PressTV/status/2080290063691186255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) July 23, 2026    Considering its importance to U.S. military operations, the base is a major potential target for nefarious actors, in general. Like other bases across Europe, it is a major potential target for Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ or ‘gray zone’ activities, as well. Asked about the threats at the time, a British official told us that the country was prepared to defend itself. “Our Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it’s on our soil or from abroad,” a government official told TWZ . “The UK stands ready 24/7 to defend itself. This includes through operating a layered approach to air and missile defense, provided by Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force assets equipped with a range of advanced capabilities, working closely with our NATO allies.” “In the(https://www.twz.com/news-features/uk-sacrifices-its-future-destroyer-as-part-of-massive-bet-on-drones-across-its-forces) Defense Investment Plan we have made air and missile defense a priority after years of underfunding, dedicating £790 million to enhance protection of the UK homeland and overseas bases from air, drone and missile threats,” the official added. “That is complemented by more than £2 billion of funding to deliver further air defense and counter-drone capabilities, and to upgrade and sustain our Typhoon fleet.” This is a developing story. UPDATE: 10:49 AM Eastern –   A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been imposed over Whelford, Gloucestershire, following the incident. 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