Belgium’s Drone Crisis Exposes Dangerous Security Gaps Europe Can’t Ignore

Belgium is grappling with a stark reality: unauthorized drone flights have repeatedly shut down major airports like Brussels and Liège, forcing cancellations of over 40 flights in one incident alone. Rather than mere nuisances, these intrusions highlight a critical failure in national and regional security frameworks. As the Belgian National Security Council convened urgently this week, it became clear that existing defenses are insufficient against emerging aerial threats. Why Are European Airports So Vulnerable to Drone Intrusions? The Belgian government’s response—accelerating the operational readiness of the National Airspace Security Center (NASC) by January 1, 2026, backed by €50 million to...