Drones seen over Belgian military base for third night, minister says
Summary
Drones have been flying over a Belgian military base for three nights in a row, possibly as part of a spy operation, according to Belgium's defense minister. The drones were seen at multiple military locations in Belgium and flew towards the Netherlands. Similar drone activities have been reported in other European countries recently, prompting concerns about airspace security.Key Facts
- Drones flew over a Belgian military base near the Dutch border for three nights.
- Belgium's Defense Minister, Theo Francken, said the incidents might be a spy operation.
- A helicopter was used to follow the drones, which then moved towards the Netherlands.
- Other Belgian military bases also reported drone sightings.
- Similar drone activities have disrupted European airspace in recent months.
- Germany's Munich airport halted operations twice due to drone sightings in October.
- Denmark reported drones at its airports and called them the work of "a professional actor."
- The European Commission is planning new defense projects, including a counter-drone system, to enhance security by 2030.
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