Belgium Invests $58M in Anti-Drone Shield as Incursions Spike, Including Latvia’s Blaze Drones

Belgium signed a deal to acquire autonomous interceptor drones from Latvian company Origin Robotics, according to a statement by Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, as reported by Reuters on November 17.

The agreement, signed in Riga, involves the Blaze drone model, which is designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones. Francken noted that the new equipment will help strengthen Belgium’s capabilities “within weeks,” amid growing concerns over drone-related incidents.

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The purchase is part of a broader $58 million counter-drone package, though the ministry did not disclose the specific value of the deal with Origin Robotics.

Francken also said that Belgium ultimately plans to invest up to $580 million in an expanded anti-drone strategy, including advanced radar systems and enhanced jamming technology.

On November 9, three drones were observed flying in the airspace above the Doel Nuclear Power Plant in Belgium.

Earlier, Belgium enlisted support from international military partners to help monitor and respond to unauthorized drone activity detected in its airspace.

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