Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption
Published: 11/7/2025

Belgium is urgently seeking drone defences after drones disrupted Zaventem airport near Brussels. Defense Minister Theo Francken called drones a serious threat affecting civilian infrastructure in multiple European countries. Brussels Airlines faced disruptions, impacting 3,000 passengers, with considerable costs from flight cancellations. The airline vowed to assist affected passengers and adapt contingency plans to combat this new threat.



