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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.\n\n\n\n\u201cA number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident,\u201d the Gloucestershire Constabulary also announced today in light of the incident.\n\n\n\nEmergency 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 \u2013 PA Images\n\n\n\nThe evacuations were spurred by the arrests.\n\n\n\n\u201cThe Army\u2019s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles,\u201d Gloucestershire Constabulary added. \u201cThe local residents are being evacuated to a nearby leisure center.\u201d\n\n\n\n\u201cA cordon is currently in place, but we\u2019d like to reassure people that we believe this incident is contained,\u201d the law enforcement agency explained. \u201cWe are working closely with our partners and are enacting the well-rehearsed plans we have in place.\u201d\n\n\n\nThe incident began around 12:45 AM local time Sunday \u201cwhen police received a call relating to three suspicious vehicles traveling towards RAF Fairford,\u201d according to Gloucestershire police Assistant Chief Constable Richard Ocone. \u201cArmed 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.\u201d\n\n\n\n\u201cA 400-meter cordon has been put in place around the vehicles while the army\u2019s explosive ordnance disposal unit examined them,\u201d Ocene continued. \u201cAs a precaution, around 85 households have been advised to evacuate while these examinations take place.\u201d\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBREAKING: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\u2019t speculate about the case.He\u2026 pic.twitter.com/9dD8910Kpw\u2014 Visegr\u00e1d 24 (@visegrad24) September 27, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo has emerged showing British military explosive ordnance disposal robots reportedly defusing the vans used by the suspects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u201cWe are aware of the current reporting, for questions regarding off-base incidents please contact the local authorities,\u201d 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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\u2026 https://t.co/vk5N7yUuzB pic.twitter.com/IMHGtKGiC1\u2014 Armchair Admiral \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@ArmchairAdml) September 27, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\u201cFor operational security reasons we will not discuss specific force protection measures,\u201d the Air Force spokesperson added. \u201cThe 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.\u201d\n\n\n\nIt 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.\n\n\n\nThe British Defense Ministry did not immediately provide comment on this unfolding event.\n\n\n\nRAF 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 \u2018across the pond.\u2019\n\n\n\nA 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\n\n\n\nAs mentioned, RAF Fairford played a key role in major combat operations against Iran earlier this year. No connection has been established yet between today\u2019s incident and any particular group, but the base has drawn direct threats from the regime in Tehran in the past.\n\n\n\n\u201cThe 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,\u201d Tasnim News Agency, a quasi-state outlet in Iran with ties to the country\u2019s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claimed on Telegram on July 23. \u201cAs the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated, any base that is used to invade Iran\u2019s territory is our legitimate goal.\u201d\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe 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.\u2014 Press TV \ud83d\udd3b (@PressTV) July 23, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nConsidering 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\u2019s \u2018hybrid war\u2019 or \u2018gray zone\u2019 activities, as well.\n\n\n\nAsked about the threats at the time, a British official told us that the country was prepared to defend itself.\n\n\n\n\u201cOur Armed Forces are ready to keep the United Kingdom safe from any kind of attacks, whether it\u2019s on our soil or from abroad,\u201d a government official told TWZ. \u201cThe 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.\u201d\n\n\n\n\u201cIn the Defense Investment Plan we have made air and missile defense a priority after years of underfunding, dedicating \u00a3790 million to enhance protection of the UK homeland and overseas bases from air, drone and missile threats,\u201d the official added. \u201cThat is complemented by more than \u00a32 billion of funding to deliver further air defense and counter-drone capabilities, and to upgrade and sustain our Typhoon fleet.\u201d\n\n\n\nThis is a developing story.\n\n\n\nUPDATE: 10:49 AM Eastern \u2013\n\n\n\nA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been imposed over Whelford, Gloucestershire, following the incident. 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