Belgium splashes $3.5 billion to build shared air defense arsenal with the Netherlands 

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Belgium splashes $3.5 billion to build shared air defense arsenal with the Netherlands 

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Belgium plans to invest $3.5 billion to jointly build a new powerful air defense system with the Netherlands, reviving its air defense capabilities after two decades. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken highlighted the significance of this procurement for Belgium's military readiness.

“After twenty years without one, Belgium will build again its own powerful air defence capability through this joint procurement,” said Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken.

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