Thales Boosts FZ275 LGR Production for Demand in Middle East
Thales has ramped up its production of FZ275 LGR laser-guided rockets in response to the demand from Middle Eastern countries seeking low-cost C-UAS weapons.
Belgium News
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Land
Weapon / Missile
Investment
FN Browning Group Acquires UK-Based Accuracy International
Belgian FN Browning Group has announced the acquisition of the UK-based Accuracy International, well-known for its specialisation in bolt-action sniper rifles.
Land
Weapon / Missile
FN Unveils FN MAG Tactical Kit to Improve Quality of Life
Belgian firerams manufacturer FN unveiled its Tactical modernisation kit for the legacy FN MAG 7.62 mm GPMG, improving the quality of life for infantry use.
Weapon / Missile
Belgium seeks $79 million Hellfire missile package from U.S.
Belgium to acquire up to 240 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and support services in a deal valued at up to $79 million to reach precision-strike capabilities.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
US Approves Aircraft Munition Sales to Norway and Belgium
The US State Department has approved a AIM-9X Block II/Block II+ sale for Belgian F-35A Lightning II fighters and a GBU-39B sale for Norwegian fighters.
Land
Expo and Air Show
TSD, Groupo Oesía, FNSS, and John Cockerill sign an MoU
TSD, Groupo Oesía, FNSS, and John Cockerill Defence sign a Memorandum of Understanding at FEINDEF for the supply of a 6x6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army.
Air
Investment
Belgium Seeks to Shift Future F-35A Assembly from US to Italy
Citing economic returns and strategic autonomy objectives, Belgium suggests moving the manufacture of more F-35As to Italy’s FACO site.
Bilateral Relations
Congo-Rwanda Tension Targets France, Belgium, the U.S.
Following a protest against Rwanda, M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the FARDC attacked French, Belgian and U.S. Embassies in Congo’s Capital, Kinshasa.
Weapon / Missile
BAE Systems Provides Naval Guns for Belgian-Dutch Frigates
BAE Systems will provide Bofors 40 Mk4 40 mm naval guns for the Belgian-Dutch ASWF frigate programme.
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Receives Minimi Mk3 LMGs From Charity Fund
Ukrainian National Guard's Azov Brigade has received FN Minimi Mk3 light machine guns from the Come Back Alive Foundation's funding.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Naval Group Launches the Third rMCM Ship for Belgium
The French Naval Group launched the third rMCM ship for the Belgian Navy, Tournai, on July 2, 2024.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Thales Ramps Up 70 mm Guided Rocket Production
French defence firm Thales will increase the production of its FZ275 70 mm (2.75”) laser-guided rockets in its Belgium facility located in Herstal.
Land
Investment
John Cockerill’s Arquus Acquisition Receives Confirmation
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo approved the first phase of John Cockerill's acquisition of Arquus.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Eurosatory Witness RCWS MoU with 70 mm Rockets
THALES Belgium, WB Electronics and AREX signed an MoU to develop a new remote weapon system equipped with 70mm rockets.
