Drones, Belgium and Kleine Brogel Air Base
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The country's Defence Minister Theo Francken said it looked like an espionage operation, but he wanted to be "cautious" about speculating.
Belgium's defense minister said that more counter-uncrewed aerial systems "are urgently needed" after three drones spied on the Kleine-Brogel base.
MYSTERIOUS drones were reported flying over a military base, storing US nuclear arms, twice in just 24 hours. A police helicopter and jammer were hastily deployed in a bid to chase and disrupt the
For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country's airports.
Analysts say Kleine Brogel is one of a handful of European military bases hosting U.S. tactical weapons, an estimated 10 to 15 B-61 nuclear bombs that can be dropped from nuclear-capable F-16 jets. The base describes itself as a key part of NATO's nuclear deterrence strategy. In the alliance, only the U.S., the U.K. and France have nuclear weapons.
Belgium has launched an investigation after multiple unidentified drones flew over the Marche-en-Famenne army base – the latest in a string of intrusions.
Drones were observed flying over the Belgian military’s Kleine-Brogel air base – home to US nuclear weapons – for a second consecutive night on Saturday, Defense Minister Theo Francken has confirmed.
The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the fast-evolving world of drone technology by launching a specialized unit dedicated to attack drones. The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team aims to equip Marines with affordable,
A new Chinese stealth flying-wing drone, possibly a next-generation bomber, has been spotted flying for the first time. A video of the large stealth “cranked kite” drone, unofficially dubbed the GJ-X, has circulated on Chinese social media since October 19.