UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions

Published: 11/9/2025
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
UK military assists Belgium in protecting its airspace after suspected drone incursions by Russia, leading to the temporary closure of Belgium's main airport Zavantem. Sir Richard Knighton states that UK personnel and equipment are being deployed to support Belgium, with Germany also providing anti-drone measures. The decision to aid Belgium was made in collaboration with Defence Secretary John Healey, emphasizing the need to strengthen defenses against Russia's "most pressing threat" to Europe.