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Luc Frieden  ·  2026-09-21 00:00

Interministerial Drone Assessment Cell: Information UpdatePublication date21.09.2026The Drone Assessment Cell met on Monday morning to review the situation. Considering the information currently available and the absence of any new events, the situation is now considered to be stable.

The Drone Assessment Cell met on Monday morning to review the situation. Considering the information currently available and the absence of any new events, the situation is now considered to be stable.

As part of their anticipation and prevention responsibilities, the competent services remain mobilised and continue to monitor and analyse the situation.

The authorities will continue to keep the public informed of any relevant developments.

For reasons related to security and to ensure the proper conduct of the ongoing analysis, no further details can be provided at this stage.

Issued by the Interministerial Drone Assessment Cell

Following the detection, on the evening of 18 September, of unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) near the aerodrome, which led to the temporary closure of the airport, the Interministerial Drone Assessment Unit will meet today to assess the case.

The Drone Assessment Cell is continuing its monitoring and analysis activities and took stock of the situation on the morning of 20 September 2026. The competent ministers are being informed of developments on a continuous basis.