Belgium is set to reinforce its air capabilities with the purchase of eleven additional F-35 fighter jets, following a decision expected from the Council of Ministers on Friday.
Belgian Chief of Defence, General Frederick Vansina, visited the 312th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on 18 June 2025.
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from Belgium’s Ministry of Defence to deliver 14 T4 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots.
Lockheed Martin has completed final assembly of the ninth F-35A Lightning II multi-role combat aircraft for Belgium at its facility in Fort Worth.
According to Belgian newspaper De Morgen, the plan includes the procurement of 10 NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) batteries.
Belgium and Poland have agreed to deepen their military cooperation, following the signing of a letter of intent on Monday.
Francken also mentioned that the F-35 fighters already ordered by Belgium are expected to be delivered “faster” than originally anticipated.
Belgium’s Minister of Defence Theo Francken announced on 14 April that the country intends to purchase additional Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft.
Belgian fighter pilots are preparing for the arrival of their country’s first F-35 Lightning II aircraft later this year by participating in advanced training in the United States.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence have successfully completed the maiden flight of Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
The first components of the F-35 flight simulators have arrived at the Florennes Air Base in Belgium. Within a few months, four simulators will be operational, providing optimal training conditions for pilots.
The Belgian Air Force has announced the successful maiden flight of its first MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), conducted by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on 20 February.
