Belgium

Military Aviation News March 2, 2026

Belgium Bolsters Security: NASAMS Air Defense to Protect Port of Antwerp

AviationNews – Belgium is set to deploy advanced NASAMS air defense systems to safeguard the Port of Antwerp, Europe’s second-busiest logistics hub, in response to…

Military Aviation News July 22, 2025

Belgium Doubles Down on F‑35: Snaps Up 11 More Lightning IIs

AviationNews – Belgium is making headlines again with its F‑35 Lightning II program—this time ordering 11 additional jets, boosting its fleet from 34 to 45…

Airbus A400M Atlas C.1 ZM419 24 30 70sq RAF

Military Aviation News October 31, 2024

Airbus and OCCAR sign A400M contractual framework update

New global services agreement to support customer operations Contract provides enhanced capabilities for the A400M Getafe, 31 October 2024 – Airbus has signed two strategic…

Military Aviation News June 17, 2024

Belgium chooses Airbus H145M for Armed Forces and Federal Police

The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed…

NHI NH-90 NFH N-110 860 Sqn DHC Royal Netherlands Air Force

Military Aviation News June 13, 2024

NH90 comprehensive upgrade programme launched

Marignane – NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90…

General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon J-015 Royal Netherlands Air Force landing after QRA Scramble

Military Aviation News March 29, 2024

Dutch F-16 fighters guard and secure Benelux airspace for last time

Since 1981, Dutch F-16 fighter aircraft have been on permanent Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) standby. That era has come to an end today at Volkel…

Military Aviation News January 3, 2024

Dutchman (104) who flew for British Royal Air Force in WWII died

André Hissink died January 1 at the age of 104. He was a pilot in the 320 Dutch Squadron during World War II. That consisted…

Military Aviation News December 11, 2023

Belgium Celebrates Rollout of First F-35A

Lockheed Martin officially presented Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event…

Military Aviation News August 7, 2023

First Belgian F-35 Enters Final Assembly Stage

The first F-35 for the Belgian Air Component has entered the final stage of assembly at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The…

Civilian aviation news October 21, 2022

TUI Selects Embraer E195-E2

Amsterdam, October 20, 2022 – TUI Group has selected Embraer’s E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats, to join the TUI fly…

Military Aviation News July 20, 2022

BELGIUM – F-16 SUSTAINMENT

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Belgium of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for…

Military Aviation News August 18, 2020

General Atomics Receives $189 Million Belgian Order for MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones

General Atomics has been awarded a $188,866,819 contract action for Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for four MQ-9B unmanned air vehicles, two Certifiable…

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