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Belgian Defense Ministry

Coverage of Belgian Defense Ministry in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 02:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 14:52 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 8 · 14:52 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    Belgium splashes $3.5 billion to build shared air defense arsenal with the Netherlands

    Belgium is investing $3.5 billion to build a shared air defense system with the Netherlands. The initiative, after twenty years without such capability, aims to enhance Belgium's air defense through joint procurement, as stated by Defense Minister Theo Francken.

  • POLITICSJul 7 · 02:00 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump

    Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken warns U.S. President Donald Trump against attacking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, emphasizing Europe's continued reliance on U.S. defense support for up to a decade. Francken stresses the need for European unity in defense spending and procurement while urging diplomacy to maintain U.S. alliance, amid Trump's recent criticisms of NATO allies and U.S. troop reductions in Europe.