Belgian minister warns of spy drones near base

Belgium’s defense minister raised concern after unidentified drones flew in two waves near the Kleine Brogel air base over the weekend, calling the activity a likely spy operation. Theo Francken said small drones appeared to test security radio frequencies before larger ones tried to unsettle the area. He ruled out a prank, noting frequency changes that defeated jammers. Officials said they cannot shoot drones down near the base due to safety risks and unclear legal grounds. Similar drone sightings have recently disrupted airports in Germany and elsewhere in the EU, with earlier reports at Belgium’s Elsenborn base.

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