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Lockheed Martin has unveiled Belgium’s inaugural F-35, however, Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software setbacks have kept the fighter in the US which has impacted deployment and training plans.

"Even after more than 100 years, these are still a danger," police warned.

Australia has dumped its NH90s after years of budget blow-outs, low availability, defects, mission failures and the tragic loss of aircrew.

TENBY remembered the important part played by the Belgian armed forces in Wales during a special ceremony this weekend.

Google Doodle celebrates Belgium National Day, observed on July 21, which marks the countrys struggle for independence and its evolution as a sovereign nation.

The Belgian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Airbus for tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) services.

PARIS, France. Airbus will provide tactical satellite communications services to the Belgian Ministry of Defence as part of a 15-year contract, the company announced in a statement.

The US has deployed an ABCT to Europe, using the latest M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 MBTs. Main battle tanks as such have been sent to Poland, among other locations. The United States maintains a continuous presence of at least two armoured brigades in Europe, ready to react to potential threats.

The Karel Doorman-class frigate Leopold I fired a specific missile Harpoon Block 2 for the first time.

The $22 million contract will supply man-portable anti-tank weapons.