MYSTERIOUS drones have reportedly flown over a military base storing US nuclear weapons – twice in just 24 hours.
A police helicopter and a jammer were hastily deployed in an attempt to pursue and disrupt the radio waves of the three devices flying over Kleine-Brogel Air Base, near Peer, Belgium.
It comes just weeks after NATO revealed it is increasing its air defenses as rogue drones continue to threaten European airports and bases.
According to Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, the drones were seen yesterday afternoon flying “at higher altitudes” and had a “clear mission” directed at the military base.
In a post on X, he urgently called for more funds to counter the threat, adding that the helicopter and jammer failed to deter the devices.
The flights breached what is considered one of the most sensitive military points in Europe, which is believed to host US nuclear weapons.
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It is the base’s second raid in just 24 hours and unidentified drones were also seen over the area on Friday night.
Francken said: “Three reports of drones over Kleine Brogel were received last night, larger drones flying at higher altitudes. It is not a typical flyby, but a clear mission aimed at Kleine Brogel.
“The drone jammer’s firing proved ineffective. Police helicopters and vans pursued a drone but lost contact after traveling several kilometers north. The police and ADIV investigation is ongoing.
“Thanks to the security personnel for their surveillance and monitoring. Thanks to the police. We are further increasing our surveillance with a view to catching the pilots.”
“Additional CUAS funding is urgently needed. Council of Ministers file ready.”
Next week, the mayor of Peer, police representatives and members of the Ministry of Defense will meet to discuss the violation of Belgian airspace.
Kleine Brogel is said to store American gravity bombs and is considered of immense strategic value to NATO.
The base is also understood to be home to advanced F-35 fighter jets by 2027, further raising security concerns.
The recent drone sightings come as Europe faces continued threats to air safety.
In recent months, the continent has witnessed clashes with fighter jets, mysterious sightings of large drones and coordinated sabotage activities that paralyzed operations at major airports.
In September alone, drones were spotted over multiple Danish bases, while several flights were diverted from Gran Canaria airport in Spain after similar sightings.
Russia has been blamed for some of them, but denies responsibility.
European nations, especially those on NATO’s eastern flank, are now planning to build a multi-layered air defense system that will help detect drones early and shoot them down.
Several leading European nations met last month to evaluate how to protect their borders with the so-called “drone wall.”
These include the Baltic republics, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria, and Ukraine.
The goal of the “drone wall” is to build a sophisticated multi-layered air defense system that can detect, track and shoot down rogue drones, without having to deploy fighter jets and use multimillion-dollar missiles as a first response.
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Trump had previously told NATO that he would shoot down Russian planes if they violated European airspace.
Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in September, the US president said member states “should not hesitate” in the face of raids.
His comments came after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace “without authorization.”
The fighter jets, capable of carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, flew over Vaindloo Island and stayed there for almost 12 minutes.
NATO allies used Italian F-35s to repel Russian aircraft.
Shortly after, Polish authorities reported a “low flyover” by Russian military aircraft near an oil and gas platform.
European diplomats privately warned Moscow that future incursions into NATO airspace would be met with full force, including the downing of Russian fighter jets.
The ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Germany met Russian officials in Moscow in a tense meeting.
It was agreed that the violation of Estonian airspace had been a deliberate tactic ordered by Russian commanders.
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But the bold statement attracted a sinister threat from Moscow, which said acting on it would mean war.
Alexey Meshkov, Russia’s ambassador to France, said: “You know, there are many NATO planes that violate Russian airspace, deliberately or not, but it happens quite frequently. Afterwards they are not shot down,” he said. RTLwithout giving any example.
