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Belgium Strengthens Defense Amid Rising Russian Drone Threat

11/3/2025

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Belgium's defense relies on its base hosting U.S.-made F-16s and will soon accommodate F-35s.
Russian drone activity raises concerns, with drones intercepted over Poland and tracked over Romania, and unidentified drones disrupting air traffic in Denmark, Norway, and Germany amid speculation of Russian involvement.
Belgian Defense Minister Francken announced a €50 million plan to build a national counter-drone system with detection, jammers, and drone guns to protect critical sites.

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Belgium's defense relies on its base hosting U.S.-made F-16s and will soon accommodate F-35s.
Russian drone activity raises concerns, with drones intercepted over Poland and tracked over Romania, and unidentified drones disrupting air traffic in Denmark, Norway, and Germany amid speculation of Russian involvement.
Belgian Defense Minister Francken announced a €50 million plan to build a national counter-drone system with detection, jammers, and drone guns to protect critical sites.