Belgium will strengthen its defence capabilities with NASAMS systems expected in 2027, supported by early leasing and new Skyranger units as the government weighs major long-range air defence choices
Belgian and Flemish leaders propose an “intimate union” between Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, arguing it could strengthen Europe. However, experts say cultural divides, Luxembourg’s reluctance and the unresolved question of Brussels complicate prospects for meaningful political merger
The decision, taken by nations including Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Slovenia, has been met with frustration and concern, especially in border regions where cross-border travel is a routine part of life
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 operation, which resulted in the confiscation of significant amounts of drugs and the disruption of an international trafficking network, underscores the growing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime
