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Saab to provide Belgium with a Combat Training Centre

Land August 28, 2019

Saab has signed a supply contract worth around SEK 160 million with the Belgian MoD for the deliveries of training systems to the Belgian Army. The contract with Saab includes providing a complete training centre with infantry simulators, anti-tank simulators, vehicle systems and communication systems for controlling, monitoring and collecting training ...

EDA awards contracts for medical evacuation

Air February 26, 2019

The European Defence Agency has awarded contracts to three companies to provide medical evacuation services. The EDA has chosen three medical evacuation companies, who will be in contract until January 2023, in a deal that could be worth up to €120 million. They will provide evacuation and immediate treatment for patients as ...

F-35 edges out Eurofighter Typhoon in Belgium competition

Air November 7, 2018

Belgium has announced that Lockheed Martin’s F-35A Lightning II will replace its existing complement of F-16 fighter aircraft, having edged out Airbus’ Eurofighter Typhoon. In light of the decision, Belgium has become the 13th nation to join the F-35 programme, and manufacturer Lockheed Martin will now look to build relationships with ...

10th EDA Helicopter Training Exercise now underway

Air November 16, 2016

Helicopter training programme Black Blade is now underway with over 400 personnel expected to take part in the exercise. Taking place between the 14th November and 2nd December, the programme will see a total of 14 air assets from four member states – 13 helicopter from Belgium, Slovenia, Austria and one ...