US EditionUK Sends Support to Belgium After Drone Incursions
The UK deployed a Royal Air Force counter-drone unit to Belgium after drone incursions disrupted major airports, affecting 3,000 passengers, amid suspicions of Russian hybrid warfare.
- The British Defense Ministry agreed to deploy RAF counter-drone units to Belgium after a request from Belgian authorities, Knighton said.
- A wave of unidentified drone sightings has prompted officials to warn of 'hybrid warfare' as Brussels Airport and Liège Airport closed last week amid suspicions involving Russia, which denies involvement.
- Officials note the Belgian C-UAS operates two antennas, four jammers, and three net launchers but did not use its Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems team during intrusions including November 6.
- Britain, France and Germany announced deployments to Belgium, with France and Germany committing on November 7, while Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken proposed a €50 million emergency drone defence plan.
- Some sightings occurred near a military base where U.S. nuclear weapons are stored, and the British Defense Ministry said, `Working with NATO allies, we stand ready to counter hybrid threats and keep skies safe`, highlighting NATO's 31 allies' commitment.
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