‘Increased military activity’ warning as RAF Shawbury tests ability to defend UK
The warning is issued amid ‘an increasingly contested and volatile global security environment’
Residents in north Shropshire have been warned of increased military activity in the area as a county base undertakes a defence exercise next week.
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From Monday, people near RAF Shawbury have been warned of “changes in activity levels” as RAF Shawbury undertakes training to test its ability to defend the UK.
The base, which specialises in helicopter training, has told residents that the military exercise is being conducted amid a background of “an increasingly contested and volatile global security environment”.
It said the exercise will last until Thursday and warned of increased activity levels.
In a notice to the community, RAF Shawbury said: “From November 16 to 20, RAF Shawbury will be conducting an exercise, as part of ongoing, wider defence training activity.
“This is to test the RAF’s ability to protect the United Kingdom in an increasingly contested and volatile global security environment.
“If you live in the vicinity of the station, you may notice changes in activity levels across these dates, including vehicle movements.
“Please be assured that this is in direct support of the exercise and represents essential training to ensure the RAF remains ready to protect the UK.
“Thank you to our local community for your continued support and understanding.”
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