Belgium has opened an investigation following two drone sightings over a military base in the country’s south-east, Defence Minister Theo Francken announced on Wednesday. Guards at the barracks in Marche-en-Famenne reportedly observed multiple drones flying over sensitive sections of the base on Sunday and Tuesday, prompting a joint inquiry by police and the intelligence agency ADIV.

Francken, in posts on social media platform X, described the operators as “skilled drone pilots,” suggesting the activity was not the work of amateurs. The Belgian Defence Ministry has yet to respond to requests for comment.

The incident marks the second such case in Belgium within a month, amid heightened alert across NATO countries following drone and airspace incursions in Europe. Recent incidents include sightings at military bases and airports in Copenhagen, Munich, and the Baltic region. Earlier this month, the European Commission unveiled new defence initiatives, including a continent-wide counter-drone system and plans to strengthen the eastern border by 2030.

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