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deployment2026-08-07 00:00 UTC
Reported drone sightings over Diego Garcia prompt curfew and force-protection concerns
Drones of unknown origin were reportedly sighted over the joint U.K.-U.S. base on Diego Garcia, with social-media posts claiming a curfew and sightings near a fuel farm. The U.K. MoD acknowledged awareness of reported UAS sightings but provided no details; U.S. officials also declined specifics.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-08-07 00:00
Reported
2026-08-10
Location
Diego Garcia joint U.K.-U.S. military installation, British Indian Ocean Territory
Coordinates
-7.3384, 72.4718
Confidence
55 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; incident described as unconfirmed drone/UAS sightings and related security measures (reported curfew).
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