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Belgium Secures Allied Anti-Drone Support After Airport Disruptions

The United Kingdom confirms an RAF anti‑drone deployment following German and French moves.

Overview

  • Belgian authorities report repeated incursions by unidentified drones over military sites and over Brussels and Liège airports, with Brussels briefly halting flights on November 6.
  • Belgium formally requested assistance from neighboring NATO allies in response to the series of incursions.
  • Germany’s Bundeswehr says it will provide short‑term counter‑drone capabilities to support Belgian defenses.
  • France has dispatched an anti‑drone team, with local reports indicating French soldiers are already present in Belgium.
  • Attribution remains unconfirmed as UK officials describe possible Russian involvement as plausible, and similar unexplained drone activity has been noted in Denmark, Norway and Germany.