Why Belgium’s government jets leave so little room for failure
When a government aircraft becomes unavailable before an important diplomatic visit, the timing inevitably attracts attention. For Belgium, however, the more revealing question is...
Three more Belgian F-35s arrive at Florennes
Three Belgian F-35A fighter jets landed at Florennes Air Base on Friday afternoon, 25 September, bringing the number stationed there to seven. The aircraft...
Finland’s first F-35 fighters arrive at Rovaniemi Air Base
Finland’s first two domestically based F-35A Lightning II fighters landed at Rovaniemi on 18 September 2026, marking an important stage in the country’s transition...
Belgian F-16s support NATO air defence during Northern Viking 2026
Belgian Air Force F-16s deployed to Iceland have supported NATO air defence while Allied forces conducted Exercise Northern Viking 2026 across Iceland and the...
Saint Hub Airshow : “Le Meeting des Ardennes” – 22nd-23rd August 2026
The municipality of Saint-Hubert, in collaboration with the local aviation hub, announces the organisation of the Saint-Hub Air Show 2026 (follow the Facebook page and...
Belgian F-16s return to Iceland for NATO air policing mission
Belgium has deployed four F-16 fighter jets and around 100 military personnel to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland as part of NATO's Air Policing...
Belgian A400M lands on public road in Sweden during military exercise
A Belgian-Luxembourg Airbus A400M Atlas has demonstrated its ability to operate from an unconventional landing site by landing on a public road in Sweden....
Belgian Air Force unveils new livery for future Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer fleet
The Belgian Air Force has officially revealed the livery that will adorn its future fleet of 18 Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft, marking another...
Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter as fleet expands to 20 aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M military helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking the beginning of a major fleet modernisation programme for...
BAF Days 2026: The Belgian Air Force Air Show – Florennes Air Base, June 27 and 28
After a ten-year hiatus, the Belgian Air Force's BAF Days will make their grand return on June 27 and 28, 2026, at Florennes Air Base...
Belgian A400M comes under fire in Haiti, aircraft lands safely with bullet damage in Dominican Republic
A Belgian military transport aircraft has come under fire during a mission in Haiti, sustaining bullet damage but landing safely afterwards. The incident was...
Belgium organises evacuation for tourists stranded in UAE
Belgium has launched a coordinated repatriation effort to assist tourists stranded in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Gulf states following widespread flight cancellations...
Belgian F-16 causes loud sonic boom over central Belgium
A loud bang startled residents in parts of central Belgium on Tuesday afternoon, after a Belgian Air Force F-16 fighter jet broke the sound...
Belgian Defence faces a setback as Council of State annuls private Falcon 7X jet tender
The Belgian Defence Ministry has once again seen a major procurement effort collapse after the Council of State annulled a public tender for two...
Belgium to expand helicopter fleet with five additional H145M aircraft to strengthen security
The Belgian government has approved the acquisition of five additional H145M helicopters for the Armed Forces, aimed at enhancing both military capability and domestic...
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot’s delegation makes emergency landing in the Caribbean
The Belgian Air Force Falcon 7X jet (reg. OO-FAE) carrying Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot and a parliamentary delegation to the CELAC–EU summit in Colombia...
Belgium approves purchase of new Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft
The Belgian Federal Cabinet has approved the acquisition of 18 new Pilatus PC-7 MKX turboprop training aircraft, replacing the ageing Marchetti SF-260 fleet that...
Belgium completes arrival of first four F-35 fighter jets at Florennes Air Base
The fourth Belgian F-35 fighter jet has arrived at Florennes Air Base, completing the first group of four aircraft to be based in Belgium,...
Only three of first four F-35s reach Belgium after technical issue delays one jet
Belgium officially welcomed its first three F-35 Lightning II fighter jets (tail numbers FL 009, FL010 and FL012) today at Florennes Air Base, in a...
Belgian industry to produce key components for F-35 fighter jet engine
Belgium has secured a major industrial role in the F-35 Lightning II fighter programme, following an agreement between the Belgian government and Pratt &...