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Eindhoven Airport Scrambles Amid Drone Incursions
23 Nov
Summary
- Eindhoven airport air traffic suspended due to drone sightings.
- Dutch military fired at drones near Volkel Air Base Friday.
- Unidentified drone flights near military sites are under investigation.
Air traffic at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands was suspended on Saturday following multiple drone sightings. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans confirmed that counter-drone equipment was deployed and an investigation is ongoing.
The incident at the dual civilian and military airport occurred amidst a backdrop of increasing airspace incursions across Europe. Unidentified drones have recently disrupted operations, leading to concerns of 'hybrid warfare,' as described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In a related event, the Dutch military fired at drones over Volkel Air Base on Friday evening. Despite the action, the drones left the area and no wreckage was recovered. Investigations into these and other recent drone incidents near military sites in the Netherlands and Belgium are continuing.
