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Belgium's €2.3 Billion Ammunition Order Amid Defense Challenges

7/12/2025

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Belgium is gearing up for a historic €2.3 billion ammunition order, as Defense Minister Theo Francken prepares to present the plan to the federal cabinet next week. He slammed the NH90 helicopters for their high costs and inefficiency, while also revealing delays in the M940 Oostende mine countermeasure vessel's delivery due to a shipyard accident in France.

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Belgium is gearing up for a historic €2.3 billion ammunition order, as Defense Minister Theo Francken prepares to present the plan to the federal cabinet next week. He slammed the NH90 helicopters for their high costs and inefficiency, while also revealing delays in the M940 Oostende mine countermeasure vessel's delivery due to a shipyard accident in France.