LONDON: Britain is sending experts and equipment to Belgium to help it combat disruptive drone sightings, which have temporarily closed airports, the head of the British military said on Sunday. Drones have been spotted over airports and military bases in Belgium in the last week, having caused major disruption across Europe in recent months. Richard Knighton, head of Britain’s armed forces, told the BBC that his Belgian counterpart had asked for assistance and that equipment and personnel were on the way.

After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.

Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.