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UK Deploys Anti-Drone Measures Amid Rising European Tensions

11/12/2025

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The United Kingdom is deploying anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium after drone sightings near airports and bases.
The incidents reflect broader airspace violations across Europe, which the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) attributes to Russian hybrid warfare.
Belgium's Defense Minister said the incidents may be part of a sophisticated spying operation.
Lithuania accused Russia and Belarus of escalating hybrid warfare against Ukraine's allies and urged NATO to strengthen security.

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The United Kingdom is deploying anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium after drone sightings near airports and bases.
The incidents reflect broader airspace violations across Europe, which the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) attributes to Russian hybrid warfare.
Belgium's Defense Minister said the incidents may be part of a sophisticated spying operation.
Lithuania accused Russia and Belarus of escalating hybrid warfare against Ukraine's allies and urged NATO to strengthen security.