For the third consecutive night, drones have been observed flying over a Belgian military base near the Dutch border, as reported by the country’s Defence Minister Theo Francken. The incident occurred at the Kleine-Brogel base, prompting the deployment of a helicopter. The drones subsequently departed towards the Netherlands, according to national broadcaster VRT. Francken described the event as ‘a clear mission targeting Kleine Brogel’ and suggested it resembled an espionage operation, though he refrained from speculating on the perpetrators. ‘I have some ideas, but I’m going to be cautious,’ he stated. Similar drone sightings were reported at other military air bases in Leopoldsburg and Marche-en-Famenne, as well as near coastal airports in Ostend and Antwerp. This incident is part of a broader trend of drone-related disruptions in European airspace. In October, unconfirmed drone sightings forced Munich Airport in Germany to halt operations twice within 24 hours. Earlier, in September, Denmark attributed drone flights over its airports to a ‘professional actor,’ though no evidence linked Russia to the incursion. Russia has consistently denied involvement in such incidents. Additionally, Estonia and Poland sought consultations with NATO members after Russian drones and jets entered their airspace. In response, the European Commission has proposed four defence projects, including a counter-drone system, aiming to bolster Europe’s self-defence capabilities by 2030.