Brussels, Belgium – Belgium is experiencing an unprecedented state of security alert after the detection of movements of unidentified drones in the airspace of a number of its airports,
causing disruption to air traffic and the temporary suspension of some flights.
According to media reports, radar devices detected small objects flying
at unusual altitudes near the airports of Brussels, Liège and Antwerp.
Without obtaining official permits or identifying signs,
This has raised concerns about a possible security breach amid
an escalating airspace security crisis in Europe.
Test to penetrate defense systems
Authorities announced the opening of a wide-ranging investigation
with the participation of the European Aviation Safety Agency.
Amid speculation that the drones were part of espionage operations or tests to penetrate defense systems,
Meanwhile, some sources did not rule out the possibility
of “hostile actions” or “cyber infiltration” of aviation systems.
Air defense systems
This comes at a time when incidents of drones penetrating
the airspace of European countries are on the rise.
This brings back to the forefront questions about the readiness
of air defense systems in the Old Continent to face new threats that go beyond traditional wars.
