The US Air Force has removed all bombers from RAF Fairford, a British military base in Gloucestershire, according to a statement. The aircraft have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the United States, the Air Force said.
RAF Fairford serves as a forward operating base for US strategic bombers and has hosted B-52 Stratofortress aircraft and other heavy bombers as part of US military operations in Europe. The base plays a key role in demonstrating American military commitment to NATO and European security.
The statement provided no explanation for the timing or reason behind the redeployment. It did not specify which bomber units were relocated or when the move was completed. The announcement comes as the US military continues operations across Europe amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The redeployment represents a shift in the US military posture in Britain, though the BBC report does not clarify whether this reflects a temporary rotation of forces or a longer-term change in deployment strategy. RAF Fairford remains an active US Air Force installation in the United Kingdom.