U.S. Air Force Relocates Bombers from British Base After Security Investigation

Why it matters locally: While the specific home bases are not disclosed, New Mexico is home to several U.S. Air Force installations, including Kirtland Air Force Base, which could potentially serve as a relocated base for these assets.

The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn its bombers from RAF Fairford, a military air base in England, following an investigation into a planned terror attack. U.S. officials completed the relocation of the aircraft to the United States. Investigators examined a potential terror plot targeting the British base. The U.S. military previously used RAF Fairford as a staging ground for operations, including strikes against Iran. Air Force personnel moved the bombers back to their home bases in the United States after the investigation concluded.