Belgium 2023

World Figures
Population 12 million 8.0 billion
Surface 30,528 sq. km. 133 million sq. km.
Density 387 inhabitants / sq. km. 60 inhabitants / sq. km.
Wealth 17 4,623
GDP $632 billion $105 trillion
Power Purchase Parity $70,460 $29,602
Budget $153 billion $17 trillion
Strength 10 5,087
Defense Budget $7.7 billion $2.5 trillion
Exports $548 billion $29 trillion
Imports $554 billion $29 trillion

Aerospace Forces

IOC Item Ava. Ord.
Attack Helicopters ? 15
2015 H145M ? 15
Multi-Role Fighters +61 +160
1979 F-16A Fighting Falcon 61 160
1979 F-16B Fighting Falcon ? ?
+61 +175

Armies

IOC Item Ava. Ord.
Main Battle Tanks 2 ?
1963 Leopard 1 2 ?
Towed Howitzers 14 ?
0 105 LG1 MkII 14 ?
Wheeled Armored Vehicles 166 302
1996 Pandur II 6x6 36 60
1997 Piranha III 8x8 130 242
182 +302

Navies

IOC Item Ava. Ord.
Frigates 2 2
1991 Karel Doorman 2 2
2 2

News

April 22, 2025
European Union and Industry Consortium to Develop Technologies for the Tank of the Future Through 2028

The Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech) project has been officially launched.

March 25, 2025
First Belgian Air Force MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes Maiden Flight

SAN DIEGO – 25 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Belgian Ministry of Defence completed the first flight of a new MQ-9B SkyGuardian®

March 7, 2025
European Union to Spend 800 Billion Euro under Re-Armament Program Against Russia

As part of the ReArm Europe Plan the bloc will spend around $840 billion on building up its military capabilities EU approves massive defense spending hike The EU has

December 19, 2024
Thales to Develop Seacure Future Anti-Submarine and Seabed Warfare by 2028

Within the framework of the European Defence Fund (EDF), Thales is leading the SEACURE project to achieve a sovereign European capability in future Anti-Submarine and Seabed Warfare.

November 1, 2024
The Netherlands and Belgium Select BAE Systems 40 Mk4 Cannon for Four New Anti-Submarine Frigates

New naval gun capabilities bring advanced firepower to two European Navy allies BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) for eight

July 26, 2024
Belgian Navy Oostende Mine Countermeasures Vessel Enters Sea Trials

The Oostende, the first of the series of mine countermeasures vessels in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme, intended for the Belgian Navy, began its first sea trials campaign

July 25, 2024
FMS: Belgium Seeks 196 GBU-53/B StormBreaker Small Diameter Bombs Increment II

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Belgium of Small Diameter Bomb-Increment

June 19, 2024
France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary Sign Agreement for the Purchase of Mistral 3 Surface-to-Air Missiles

France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed a framework co-operation arrangement for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defence system on 19 June.

June 18, 2024
Thales, WB Electronics and AREX to Develop New Remote Weapon Station Equipped weith 70mm Rockets

Leveraging their respective competencies, the three entities will capitalize on their synergies and expertise to market together.

June 17, 2024
Belgium Army and Federal Police Place Order for 15 Airbus H145M Helicopters

Paris – The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police.

June 13, 2024
NH Industries and NATO Launch Upgrade Program for the NH90 Helicopter

Marignane - NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90 Block 1

May 28, 2024
Belgium to Transfer 30 F-16A/B Refurbished Combat Aircraft to Ukraine by 2028

Belgium will transfer 30 F-16 fighters to Ukraine by 2028, the first should be transferred this year, Belgian Foreign Minister Aja Lyabib said on the Bel RTL radio station.

Notes

Wealth - corrected economy size
Strength - corrected military spending
GDP - Gross Domestic Product
PPP - Purchase Power Party/Standard of Living
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