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Belgium’s Defense Minister said a series of unidentified drones flying over a military position that reportedly seasoned nuclear weapons could be part of a reconnaissance operation.
Theo Francken wrote in his X account that many drones were shown above the kleine-brogel air base in the north of Belgium over the weekend.
“A drone jammer was used, but without success … the helicopter and helicopters pursued the drone, but lost it after a few kilometers,” he said.
“Because of monitoring their attention and tracking. Because of the police services. We continue to strengthen our forces to catch the pilots.”
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Belgian Defense Minister Theo FrancKen addresses the media during the official F-35 launch ceremony at Florennes Air Base on October 13, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
Francken told public broadcaster RTBF, in the French language, that the situation was “concerning.”
The Minister of Defense added that the incidents were quickly investigated but suggested that they could have been part of a reconnaissance operation.
“See [the drones] Come and check, to see where the F-16s are, where the munitions are, and other great things, “said Franken.” It’s not just a drone that happens to attack military bases. There was a long time, so it was an experiment. “
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Kleine-Brogel is involved in NATO’s Deplence Surrence in Europe and houses F-16 Fighter Jets, according to its website. The air base says on its website that the jets will be replaced in a few years by the F-35a, the US Air Force’s Fifth-Gwerfer Fighterf.
Nuclear watchdogs have reported the base as home to nuclear weapons under NATO arms-sharing agreements.
A jetgian f-16 jet took part in a “strong” NATO nuclear test at Klelegel Air Base in Belgium on October 18, 2022. (Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images)
In a series of airstrikes in September, Russian drones flew into Poland and three fighter jets flew into Estonia, transporting NATO aircraft to extract and escort them.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said he would not confirm that Russia was behind the clones over the kleeine-brogel but noted the Kremlin’s intentions were clear and accused Moscow of fighting a “hybrid war” in Europe.
President Donald Trump told reporters in September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in NATO that countries shot down Russian planes that violated their airspace.
The sign “No Drone Zone” is displayed in the center of Moscow on January 11, 2024, prohibiting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in this area. (Natalia kolesnikova / AFP via Getty Images)
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also warned Moscow after a series of drone installations of the Alliances that the 32 Alliance is prepared to protect every inch of NATO Territory.
“We’re a defensive person, yes, but we’re not cunning, so we see what’s going on and whether it’s on purpose or not – if it’s not on purpose,” the proverb says clearly, “he said. “And then, even if it’s not a problem, we still have to defend ourselves.”
