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Belgium to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Over Military Sites

11/4/2025

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Belgium's Chief of Defense Frederik Vansina announced on November 3 that armed forces will shoot down unidentified drones over military sites.
This decision follows three nights of drone activity near the Kleine-Brogel air base and the Mechelen-Zuid industrial zone.
The Belgian military currently has limited drone countermeasures, relying on detection systems and jammers.
Vansina highlighted the importance of intercepting drones while avoiding collateral damage amid concerns of potential espionage linked to Russian drone activities in Europe.
Belgium intends to expedite its national counter-drone program in response.

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Belgium's Chief of Defense Frederik Vansina announced on November 3 that armed forces will shoot down unidentified drones over military sites.
This decision follows three nights of drone activity near the Kleine-Brogel air base and the Mechelen-Zuid industrial zone.
The Belgian military currently has limited drone countermeasures, relying on detection systems and jammers.
Vansina highlighted the importance of intercepting drones while avoiding collateral damage amid concerns of potential espionage linked to Russian drone activities in Europe.
Belgium intends to expedite its national counter-drone program in response.