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Belgium Invests $58M in Autonomous Drones Amid Security Concerns

11/18/2025

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Belgium signed a deal with Latvian company Origin Robotics to acquire Blaze autonomous interceptor drones, according to Defense Minister Theo Francken in Riga.
The package totals $58 million for counter-drone efforts, with Belgium planning up to $580 million more for an expanded anti-drone strategy.
Three drones were spotted over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant on November 9, prompting Belgium to seek international military support to monitor unauthorized drone activity.

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Belgium signed a deal with Latvian company Origin Robotics to acquire Blaze autonomous interceptor drones, according to Defense Minister Theo Francken in Riga.
The package totals $58 million for counter-drone efforts, with Belgium planning up to $580 million more for an expanded anti-drone strategy.
Three drones were spotted over the Doel Nuclear Power Plant on November 9, prompting Belgium to seek international military support to monitor unauthorized drone activity.