Belgium’s long-running plan to replace its ageing M-class frigates has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. Defence Minister Theo Francken has publicly stated that
The joint Belgian-Dutch replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) programme continues to make progress towards demonstrating its full stand-off mine warfare capability before the end of 2026,
The M943 Liège, the fourth Belgian mine countermeasures vessel within the Belgian-Dutch replacement Mine Counter Measures (rMCM) program, was successfully launched on May 5. This launch marks
On April 2, 2026, French shipbuilder SOCARENAM launched the Castor-class coastal patrol vessel BNS Vega (P-903) for the Belgian Navy. This is the third ship-in-class
The Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme has reached a new milestone with the delivery in Zeebrugge of its first mine countermeasures (MCM) toolbox. Belgium Naval & Robotics
Belgium’s newly delivered MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) is expected to achieve its first operational deployment in 2026. Belgian Defence is currently assessing
In recent weeks, the Belgian Navy successfully conducted the first training flights of the Skeldar V-200 unmanned helicopter at Ursel airfield. This drone will provide
On November 3, 2025, the M940 Oostende, the first vessel of the new mine countermeasure capability under the Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Counter Measures (rMCM) program,
The French shipyard Kership (joint-venture between Piriou and Naval Group), prime contractor for the construction of Belgian-Dutch rMCM vessels has launched the third vessel ‘Brugge’
Belgium’s newly formed government will back the purchase of a third anti-submarine warfare frigate (ASWF) for the Belgian Navy…
