Leaders from NATO countries attend DCA event

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  • By Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry
  • 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Multiple NATO countries participated in a Dual-Capable Aircraft event at Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium, July 10, 2019.

The event was hosted by Belgian Col. Jeroen Poesen, 10th Tactical Wing commander, and included leaders from the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, and Turkey.

The event allowed leaders to discuss current and future development of the DCA mission to include weapon system developments, infrastructure, defense capabilities, and to address host nation plans, challenges, and concerns.

During the event, members toured base facilities and attended meetings together. Additionally, Airmen from the 701st Munitions Support Squadron briefed leaders on drone neutralization weapons and Belgian military members demonstrated how they react to and deal with drone threats to their base.