Belgium and Netherlands sign agreement to acquire NASAMS air defence systems for regional airspace protection
Belgium and the Netherlands have reached an agreement in principle to jointly acquire Norwegian NASAMS air defence systems.
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First three Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrive in Belgium
Three F-35 fighter jets ordered by Belgium arrived at Florennes Air Base on Monday, with a fourth delayed due to “technical uncertainty regarding its airworthiness,” according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Belgium’s first MQ-9B SkyGuardian completes maiden flight at Florennes Air Base
The first of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians ordered by Belgian Defence from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. made its maiden flight in Belgium on 23 September following its arrival at Florennes Air Base in August.
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Belgian Ambassador Highlights F-35 training and operational interoperability at Luke Air Force Base
Belgian Ambassador to the United States, Frederic Bernard, and Belgian Brig. Gen. Bart Verbist, Defence Attaché, visited Luke Air Force Base on 15 September 2025 to observe the training of Belgian Airmen on the F-35A Lightning II.
Belgium receives first MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone as training and testing advance operational capacity
On 18 August 2025, the first MQ-9B SkyGuardian system arrived at Florennes military airbase, marking a significant milestone for the Belgian Air Force.
Belgian Air Force takes over NATO Air Policing in Iceland with first Keflavik deployment
The Belgian detachment includes four F-16 fighters and around 100 supporting personnel, who will remain on Quick Reaction Alert in Iceland until mid-September 2025.
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Belgium greenlights procurement of additional F-35 jets, decides to buy JSM missiles
Belgium’s federal government has approved the acquisition of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets as part of a newly adopted strategic vision for defence, Defence Minister Theo Francken announced on Friday.
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Belgian aircrew completes MQ-9B SkyGuardian training with General Atomics
The first Belgian aircrew has successfully completed training to operate the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, one of the world’s most advanced remotely piloted aircraft.
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Belgium to purchase additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, Government confirms
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.
Luke AFB hosts Belgian Chief of Defence for F-35 Lightning II training engagement
Belgian Chief of Defence, General Frederick Vansina, visited the 312th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on 18 June 2025.
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Belgium selects L3Harris T4 robots for explosive ordnance disposal operations
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from Belgium’s Ministry of Defence to deliver 14 T4 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots.
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Lockheed Martin completes final assembly of ninth F-35A fighter jet for Belgium
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.
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