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Drones Confirmed Over Belgium’s Doel Nuclear Plant as UK and Germany Dispatch Counter-Drone Teams

International counter-drone teams are deploying to Belgium after the latest incursion.

Overview

  • Operator Engie reported three small drones over the Doel nuclear facility near Antwerp and said plant operations were not affected.
  • Liège airport briefly suspended flights for about 30 minutes on Sunday evening following a drone sighting.
  • Belgium has logged multiple recent drone detections over airports and military installations, adding to regional airspace security concerns.
  • Germany is already providing counter‑small UAS capabilities, and the UK said it is sending experts and equipment at Belgium’s request, according to British military chief Richard Knighton.
  • Authorities have not identified who is responsible; officials have mentioned hybrid warfare and links to frozen Russian assets as possibilities without presenting evidence, and Belgian police declined comment on the Doel incident.