Belgium’s Drone Threat Reveals Alarming Security Gaps in European Aviation

In a troubling sign of escalating security risks in Europe, Belgium has convened its National Security Council on an emergency basis to confront the disruptions caused by multiple drone sightings near Brussels and Liege airports. The chaos resulting from these incursions—canceling dozens of flights and stranding up to a thousand travelers—illuminates significant gaps in the protection of critical infrastructure that should alarm all freedom-loving nations, including the United States. Are European Governments Prepared for Modern Airspace Threats? The suspension of flights and diversion of aircraft following unmanned aerial vehicle activity is not merely inconvenient; it highlights a profound vulnerability at...