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.
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.
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.
Belgium to enhance air defence with NASAMS acquisition and major military investment
According to Belgian newspaper De Morgen, the plan includes the procurement of 10 NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) batteries.
Belgium to purchase combat-proven Piorun portable air defence systems from Poland
Belgium and Poland have agreed to deepen their military cooperation, following the signing of a letter of intent on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.