The UK military is deploying personnel and equipment to Belgium to enhance its defenses following suspected Russian drone incursions into Belgian airspace. This assistance comes after Belgium's Zavantem airport was temporarily closed due to drone sightings, which also occurred at military bases.

• Sir Richard Knighton, the new head of the UK military, confirmed the deployment, stating that UK kit and capability are already being sent.
• While not confirming Russian involvement, Sir Richard called it "plausible" that Moscow ordered the drone activity.
• The disruption affected about 3,000 Brussels Airlines passengers and caused the carrier "considerable costs" from flight cancellations and diversions.