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UK Sending Counter-Drone Support After Drones Spotted Over Belgian Nuclear Plant

Unattributed incursions have triggered allied counter-drone deployments to Belgium.

Overview

  • Engie said three drones were detected over the Doel nuclear power plant near Antwerp, with no impact on operations and authorities notified.
  • A separate sighting prompted Liège Airport to suspend operations for 30 minutes on Sunday evening.
  • Recent days have also seen reported drone activity over Belgian military bases.
  • Germany is already assisting with Bundeswehr counter‑small UAS capabilities to detect and deter small drones.
  • Attribution remains unclear, with officials noting unproven possibilities including Russian hybrid activity and potential links to frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear.