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UK Pledges Support to Belgium Amid Drone Threats

11/9/2025

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Sir Richard Knighton, head of the United Kingdom armed forces, announced Britain will support Belgium after drone sightings disrupted flights.
He identified Russia as a likely source while urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization solidarity.
Knighton acknowledged gaps in UK defense due to 30 years of budget cuts.
He cited the case of Gnr Jaysley Beck to show reforms protect sexual assault victims.

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Sir Richard Knighton, head of the United Kingdom armed forces, announced Britain will support Belgium after drone sightings disrupted flights.
He identified Russia as a likely source while urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization solidarity.
Knighton acknowledged gaps in UK defense due to 30 years of budget cuts.
He cited the case of Gnr Jaysley Beck to show reforms protect sexual assault victims.