Netherlands Air Force Foils Drone Attack on NATO Nuclear Site

November 24, 2025

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Netherlands Sees Rise in Drone Incursions at NATO Installations

The Royal Netherlands Air Force attempted to shoot down unidentified drones near Volkel Air Base, a site hosting US B61 nuclear bombs, on November 17-18, 2025. The incident was part of a wider pattern of drone incursions at NATO installations in the region, including Eindhoven Airport and in Belgium and Denmark. The Dutch Ministry of Defense has opened an investigation and implemented additional security measures at the airport. The National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism has also launched an investigation into the incident.

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Royal Netherlands Air Force Royal Danish Air Force US Air Force NATO BAE Systems Rheinmetall Dutch Ministry of Defense National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism

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drone attacks NATO security nuclear sites air defense European defense NATO installations

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Netherlands Air Force Foils Drone Attack on NATO Nuclear Site

November 24, 2025

2 min read

Netherlands Sees Rise in Drone Incursions at NATO Installations

The Royal Netherlands Air Force attempted to shoot down unidentified drones near Volkel Air Base, a site hosting US B61 nuclear bombs, on November 17-18, 2025. The incident was part of a wider pattern of drone incursions at NATO installations in the region, including Eindhoven Airport and in Belgium and Denmark. The Dutch Ministry of Defense has opened an investigation and implemented additional security measures at the airport. The National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism has also launched an investigation into the incident.

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Royal Netherlands Air Force Royal Danish Air Force US Air Force NATO BAE Systems Rheinmetall Dutch Ministry of Defense National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism

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drone attacks NATO security nuclear sites air defense European defense NATO installations

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102510224-917

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/dutch-air-force-unknown-drones-volkel-air-base