The deployment is part of Belgium’s continued commitment to strengthening maritime security in the region. Lobelia will integrate into the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), a task force specializing in mine warfare
The sub-license, which was signed at the Royal Military Academy (ERM) in Belgium, provides France with shared control over the design and development of the new vessel, being constructed by the French defense contractor Naval Group
The order comprises "several hundred K-STER drones" designed for underwater mine detection and neutralisation. These drones will enhance the naval fleets' ability to conduct comprehensive de-mining operations, a crucial aspect of maintaining maritime security
