Belgium Launches Probe After Third Straight Night of Spying Drones Over NATO Base

For three consecutive nights, a sophisticated aerial menace – drones described by officials as “larger-type” aircraft flying at high altitudes – has breached the restricted airspace over Belgium’s Kleine-Brogel airbase. The repeated incursions...

Belgian defence minister says drones were seen spying on F-16s and ammunition

Theo Francken. Photo: Getty Images Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has stated that drones spotted over military bases last weekend were sent to spy on F-16 fighter jets and ammunition stockpiles. Source: Politico citing Francken, as...

Belgian designer Marina Yee, member of Antwerp Six, dies age 67

By AFP Published November 2, 2025 Belgian designer Marina Yee, member of the Antwerp Six collective that revolutionized fashion in the 1980s, has died at the age of 67, the Antwerp Fashion Museum announced on Sunday. AFP “Her name is inextricably...

Belgium Defense Minister Warns of Spy Drones Over Military Bases

An F-16 fighter jet is landing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, on April 11, 2025. Getty Images/Dan Kitwood In Belgium, Defense Minister Theo Francken stated that suspicious drones spotted over Belgian military bases over the weekend were...

Drones spotted above Belgian airbase were ‘spying’ on military planes, minister says

As European nations remain on high alert due to airspace intrusions since the past couple of months, the Belgian defence minister has said that the drones spotted above the country’s military airbase over the weekend were there “to spy” on army’s...

Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row

Published on 02/11/2025 - 21:49 GMT+1 •Updated 22:20 For a third consecutive night, drones were spotted Sunday evening above the Kleine-Brogel military base in Belgium, several local media reported. A helicopter was deployed after military base...

World Natural Heritage Site 'Badain Jaran Desert' shines in Belgium

Local visitors take photos of Alashan's exhibition on Oct 31, 2025. [Photo provided to China Daily] On Friday, the promotional event for the World Natural Heritage Site "Badain Jaran Desert — Towers of Sand and Lakes" made its European debut at...

Belgium investigates drone incursions over suspected US nuclear base

Belgium has launched an investigation after multiple unidentified drones conducted surveillance over the Kleine Brogel Air Base, a site believed to store US nuclear weapons. Belgian authorities have launched an investigation after three...

Drones spotted above Belgian airbase were ‘spying’ on military planes, defense minister says

By Billy Stockwell, Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Several drones spotted above a Belgian airbase over the weekend were there “to spy” on military fighter jets, the country’s defense minister said Sunday, at a time when European nations are on...

Suspicious drones spotted in Belgium spied on F-16s and ammunition - Minister

Drones spotted over Belgian military bases were likely used to monitor fighter jets and ammunition depots. This was stated by Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, as reported by UNN with reference to Politico. They (drones - ed.) come to spy,...

King of Belgium arrives in Doha to participate in 2nd World Summit for Social Development

Doha: HM King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium arrived in Doha on Sunday to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar from 4 to 6 November. His Majesty was welcomed upon arrival at Hamad...

Belgium says suspicious drones ‘come to spy’ on fighter jets, ammunition

The base is key to Belgium's defense and includes an American presence. That's where Belgium's U.S.-made nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets are currently stationed, and where F-35s will be located as well. This weekend's incident is one of many...

Zahi Hawass Welcomes King of Belgium to Saqqara

Sun 02 Nov 2025 | 07:45 PM ​The renowned Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, welcomed His Majesty King Philippe of Kingdom of Belgium during a visit to the excavation site of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage, in...

Belgium: Drone sightings at Kleine Brogel airbase

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said Sunday that a jammer was unsuccessfully used during the overnight drone sightings over Belgium's Kleine Brogel airbase, which is used by NATO forces. EU plans to be ready for potential war within five...

In Belgium, Unidentified Drones Spied On F-16s

4 They flew into a strategic airbase. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken said that unknown drones were spotted over military bases this weekend. They were designed to spy on fighter jets and munitions, Politico reports him as saying. "They [the...

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PICTORIAL: Oyo gov, daughter complete Brussels Half Marathon in Belgium

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, announced on Sunday that he completed the Brussels Half Marathon in Belgium alongside his daughter, Feyi, finishing the race in three hours and two minutes. Makinde shared photos of the event on X, showing...

Belgium investigating new drone sightings over military base

BRUSSELS — Police in Belgium are investigating drone sightings over a military air base, Defence Minister Theo Francken said on Sunday, following other recent drone sightings at military areas in the country. The government received reports on...

Belgium detects 3 drones over key airbase in 'deliberate operation'

LONDON Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has confirmed on Sunday that three drones were detected over the Kleine Brogel airbase overnight, calling the incident a “deliberate operation” targeting the military site. “Last night, three reports...

From Belgium to Sinai: Rising drone threats challenge global security and defense - analysis