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Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Brussels airport

The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports.

Belgium

Airspace over Brussels Airport closed following drone sighting

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Belgium

Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Ukraine

How Ukraine's long-range drones are taking the fight to Russia

Built from parts made in a scattered network of workshops, Ukraine's domestically-produced drones now fly much further than at any point in the war.

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Belgium

Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row

For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country's airports.

Germany

Drone interrupts flight operations at Berlin Airport for two hours

Air traffic control at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport had to suspend flights for two hours on Friday evening due to an unidentified drone breaching its airspace. The airport association says it should serve as a "wake-up call" as it warned of growing threats on German airspace.

Germany

Europe's secret weapon against Russian 'low-level agents'

Russia's "low-level agents" pose a threat to internal and external security. It is difficult to expose them. That is why German politicians are puzzling over how to defend the country against them. Now, for the first time, a strategy is taking shape.

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'Put money where the problem is': Lithuania urges eastern flank action

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys tells Euronews that defending the eastern flank is an existential question after a series of destabilising airspace incursions.

Ukraine

Czech initiative raises funds to purchase Flamingo missile for Ukraine

More than 500,000 euros in just 48 hours? This Czech organisation has shown the way: with a fundraising campaign, the organisation has raised enough money for a Flamingo cruise missile.

Europe News

Ukrainian expert: EU focusing too much on drone production over skills

The EU should build more training centres for drone operators to ensure they can adapt quickly to battlefield developments, the co-founder of a Ukrainian advisory firm said.

Tech News

Course in Lithuania teaches children how to build and fly drones

Through the course, Lithuania is aiming to prepare society for any future Russian threats and comes after a surge in drone incursions, allegedly Russian, reported in European airspace.

Europe News

More talks, less Tomahawks? The US lures Putin back to peace talks

US and NATO representatives have recently alluded to the potential for a breakthrough in forcing Putin to the negotiating table. US President Donald Trump is due to decide if he'll give Ukraine access to Tomahawk missiles on Friday, but it appears the weapons were part of a game plan.

Europe News

The EU unveils plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.

Ukraine

Dozens injured across Ukraine in overnight Russian attack

Zelenskyy slammed the attacks as Russian terror and intimidation and called for further pressure to force the Kremlin to the negotiating table to end its ongoing war, now well into its fourth year.

World News

Hybrid warfare has begun, senior NATO official tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, NATO's first chief information officer, reveals how the alliance is responding to the challenges of new hybrid attacks.

Europe News

What are NATO's national caveats and why do they hinder fast response?

Mark Rutte, NATO's secretary general, said earlier this week that these national caveats "are holding us back" and "making us less effective".

Tech News

Inside NATO’s push to build and train sea drones

NATO special forces are learning to build sea drones to conduct maritime strike missions.

Tech News

Good drones, bad drones: The battle to clear up Germany's skies

Germany will allow its police officers to shoot down drones. But could the new policy be a danger to aerial vehicles carrying life-saving medicines?

Belgium

Suspected terror cell said to be planning attack on Belgian PM broken

Local media reported that investigators discovered a homemade explosive which the suspects were reportedly planning to attach to a drone to carry out the attack.

Ukraine

At least five killed in past 24 hours in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Three of the victims died in Ukraine's Sumy region, according to the local authorities.