U.S. Soldier Arrested in England on Suspicion of Espionage Linked to Russia

A 41-year-old U.S. Army member was arrested in England on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on suspicion of espionage related to Russia. British counterterror police, in collaboration with the FBI and U.S. military, made the arrest near Gloucester. The individual is suspected of violating sections of the National Security Act 2023, specifically for assisting a foreign intelligence service and disclosing protected information. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the seriousness of the allegations for U.S. national security and its allies. Searches are ongoing at two locations in Gloucestershire.