The images above are from a drone incursion in 2014 in France, with 40 drones flying over multiple nuclear power plants. See the lower part of this post. But first the Belgian drone events

The VRT (Belgiums equivalent of BBC) asked a drone expert (Jonathan Berte) about the drone sightings. Note: i dont think this was on Belgian TV. Its on their live blog about the drone events:

"Worldwide dozen drone waves"

Over the past 10 years, there have been about ten drone waves worldwide, each lasting an average of about three weeks, says expert Jonathan Berte. "So far, we've never been able to figure out who's behind it." The series of drone incidents in our country is also still very unclear.

He is cofounder of SOL foundation (with Garry Nolan, Peter Skafish)

But these so-called drone waves are not a new phenomenon, Jonathan Berte explains on De Ochtend on Radio 1. He is the founder of Robovision and, together with Gary Nolan and Peter Skafish, also co-founder of The Sol Foundation, an academic think tank linked to Stanford University in the US.

"Seems very high tech"

According to Berte, we cannot yet conclude that these are normal drones: "For example, above Zaventem, the frequencies were undetectable. These are also quite large drones, up to 3 meters long. And we know the Russians are also using drones in Ukraine, but that doesn't necessarily mean they have that level of sophistication . Many questions remain, and we urge everyone to cooperate closely with other security services to share techniques and analyses."

"no one currently really knows who is behind it"

Although the presence of the devices in many places in our country is linked by some to Russia – which itself denies any involvement – no one currently really knows who is behind it.

"I find it bizarre that people are pointing the finger at Russia," Berte emphasized on De Ochtend. "Military intelligence has formally confirmed to me that they never said that out loud. Those are rumors. Perhaps State Security thinks so."

"But during the New Jersey wave (in the US) last November, people thought it was Iranians. Cowboy stories keep surfacing, but we just don't know. It seems very high-tech."

Not a single drone was ever shot down

Munitions and frequency jamming dont work

"It is undeed a big mystery"

We had the wave in Scandinavia. Not a single drone was ever shot down. The Belgian army also tried, both with munitions and frequency jamming, but it didn't work. It is indeed a big mystery, especially because they are quite large, up to 3 meters. They also have lights everywhere. That's also bizarre, because if you wanted to spy, which was the initial analysis, you'd think you'd leave it completely black.

French drones in 2014

Notice that Jonathan Berte mentions he was asked to detect drones first in 2014. Recently someone posted about a drone incursion in France in 2014.

For anyone still thinking this is just recent stuff, clearly not. Here are some quotes from that reddit post:

The drones’ advanced flight capabilities and ability to evade detection were major points of concern. Despite heightened security around the facilities, including airspace restrictions and the presence of military surveillance, the drones managed to navigate restricted airspace with apparent ease. On one occasion, a helicopter was deployed to chase a drone, which was pursued over a distance of approximately 9 kilometers. The pursuit took place in adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, making it even more challenging to track the drone, but it ultimately managed to evade capture, disappearing into the night.

The drones were described as having advanced maneuverability, and it appeared that they were able to adjust their flight paths based on the security response at each location. Their presence was a direct challenge to national security protocols, as these nuclear sites are among the most highly protected and secure areas in the country. Despite the measures in place to protect them, the drones seemed to have been able to navigate these restrictions with relative ease, making it difficult for authorities to intercept them.

The synchronized nature of the drone flights was especially troubling, as it suggested a degree of coordination and precision that pointed to a highly organized operation, with potential implications for national security. The drones seemed to be able to fly into sensitive areas without triggering alarms or detection by radar, highlighting a significant gap in airspace security.

I recommend everyone to read the full post