UK base hosting US Air Force operations in Suffolk
The president has swapped from a newly retrofitted $400 million Air Force One to the legacy aircraft while in Europe, citing the visit for troops and ongoing tensions with Iran. White House officials say the new jet has high-level security protocols, while Trump reiterates that Iran is among his top threats as the NATO summit unfolds.
Trump has declared that Spain is a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner in NATO,” calling for a cut to all trade and visits. At the NATO summit, he has also suggested the Iran ceasefire is over, while insisting the United States remains focused on NATO commitments.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies has found that a Russian drone campaign operated across Europe from 2024 to 2026, with HAV Dolphin docked near Hull and other vessels acting as relays. The effort targeted UK and continental sites, with officials saying Moscow acted with substantial impunity and evidence points to Putin's involvement.