Unknown Drones Spur Security Surge at Belgian Nuclear-Weapon Airbase

Several drones were detected flying over the Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium, a site known to host U.S. nuclear weapons and slated to house F-35 fighter jets beginning in 2027. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken confirmed the sightings, stating that drone-detection systems captured images of the drones, though police were unable to intercept them. The incidents have raised security concerns amid a broader pattern of mysterious drone sightings and incursions across European military sites, which many suspect involve Russian hybrid warfare tactics. Authorities are planning interagency meetings to analyze the threats and develop stronger drone defense measures, including discussions on a potential 50 million euro drone-defense system. Similar drone activities have been reported recently over other Belgian military locations, highlighting an ongoing vulnerability to unmanned aerial threats. Belgian officials emphasize the need for robust responses to protect critical military infrastructure and deter future incursions.