Additional F-35 fighters for Belgium to be produced in European facility, says Defence Minister
Francken also mentioned that the F-35 fighters already ordered by Belgium are expected to be delivered “faster” than originally anticipated.
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Belgium plans to expand F-35A fleet with additional jets from Italian assembly line
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.
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Belgian pilots begin advanced F-35 Lightning II training ahead of first jet delivery
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.
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General Atomics: first flight of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone for Belgium successfully completed
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.
Air force: advanced F-35 Lightning II flight simulators arrive in Belgium
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.
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First flight of Belgium’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft completed
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.
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Belgian Air Force prepares for transition to Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet
The Belgian Air Force is gearing up for a significant milestone as it transitions from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II.
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OCCAR secures major night vision equipment expansion for Belgium and Germany
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced an amendment to its ongoing Night Vision Goggles procurement contract, increasing the supply for Germany.
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Belgian Air Force takes delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet
On 4 December, the Belgian Air Force announced the delivery of its first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
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Belgium and Netherlands select Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun for ASW frigate
BAE Systems has secured a contract from the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) for the supply of eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems.
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Exail signs contract with Belgian Armed Forces to deliver unmanned demining robots
The Cameleon LG is a compact, lightweight unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) created for rapid deployment during critical interventions, according to Exail.
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NATO awards Exail Robotics Belgium a contract for underwater mine disposal vehicles
Exail Robotics Belgium announced an order worth nearly 60 million euros for K-Ster C underwater mine disposal vehicles, K-Ster CT training vehicles, and associated equipment.
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