Belgium Defence News

Weapon / Missile

France and Belgium to Co-produce Evolys

04 Jun, 09:33
2 mins

France and Belgium are discussing the joint supply of FN Herstal's Evolys machine guns with interchangeable barrel calibres.

Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

Belgian Frigate’s Deployment Delays as Missile Gets Stuck

15 Apr, 14:06
1 min

Belgian frigate Louise-Marie’s (F931) deployment for the Red Sea was delayed as the RIM-7 anti-aircraft missile got stuck in the launch tube.

Land Navy / Maritime Ammunition Bilateral Relations

Belgium Sends 3 Minesweepers to Kyiv, but Lessons Learned

20 Mar, 09:33

Belgium announced a new “package” of defence aid to Ukraine totalling 412 million euros, which included armoured vehicles and minesweepers.

Weapon / Missile

Cockerill Reveals 1030 Turret With C-UAS Capabilities

07 Mar, 11:15
2 min read

John Cockerill Defence has revealed a 1030 30 mm turret with airburst ammunition capability to counter UAVs.

Air

Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order

11 Dec, 18:10
1 min read

Lockheed Martin officially showed the first F-35A Lightning II jet ordered by Belgium. The ceremony was held at the company’s production facility.

Air Defence Politics

Belgium to Join Franco-German FCAS Program in 2025

04 Dec, 21:17
1 min read

Belgium intends to join the German-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.

Country

Pie: Defence Budgets of European Countries Increased

06 Nov, 05:19
2 min read

Jan Pie, Secretary General of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe announced that Europe is preparing for the war economy.

Air Bilateral Relations

Belgium changes its mind about sending F-16s to Ukraine

11 Oct, 20:45
1 min read

Previously reluctant to send F-16s to Ukraine, now Belgium says it will supply Fighting Falcons to Kyiv starting in 2025.

Air Modernisation

Belgian F-16s may Have Cracks in the Fuselage

06 Sep, 20:57
2 min read

Belgium may not send F-16s to Ukraine as it finds cracks in aircraft that will put the pilot's life in danger.

Navy / Maritime

Dutch ASW Frigates to be in Service by 2029

19 Aug, 12:50
2 min read

Royal Netherlands Navy plans to construct four new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates with many innovations. The first vessel will be in service by 2029.

Navy / Maritime

Belgium Acquires Two New ASW Frigates

19 Apr, 21:32
2 min read

Belgium decided to buy new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for the Belgian Navy to replace Karel Doorman-class ones.

Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Belgium Procures 120 AMRAAM

10 Nov, 01:06
1 min read

The State Department approved FMS to Belgium of AIM-120C-8 (AMRAAM) and related equipment for a total estimated cost of $380 million.

Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software

EDA's MHTC takes shape as Technical Arrangement is Signed

14 Jul, 12:47
2 min read

EDA announced that the Technical Arrangement (TA) defining the organisation, missions, and responsibilities of the MHTC was signed by 14 founding countries.