Mystery Drones Breach Belgian Air Base for Third Consecutive Night

Establishment-critical narrative

The Belgian government’s vague and alarmist response to the drone sightings masks a familiar pattern of fear-driven budget increases and military escalation. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, authorities quickly suggest a sophisticated foreign espionage operation. At the same time, NATO is pushing for tens of millions in “emergency” counter-drone funding alongside hundreds of millions in long-term military spending, all while recruitment numbers fall and defense budgets face public criticism — this episode appears more like security theater than actual security.