How the Belgium-Netherlands MCM programme is reshaping naval mine warfare
HNLS Vlissingen during her sea trials in 2025. (Photo: Naval Group) As the Belgian-Dutch replacement mine countermeasure programme…
Belgian frigate replacement programme plagued by delays
Mr Francken said that while discussions with the Dutch Government are ongoing, Belgium will launch a request for…
Belgium Eyes ASWF Alternatives as Damen Timeline and Costs Soar
Belgium’s long-running plan to replace its ageing M-class frigates has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. Defence…
Netherlands, Belgium ink minesweeper transfer MOU with Bulgaria
The defence ministries of the Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding…
First mine warfare toolbox delivered to Belgium and the Netherlands
The Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme has reached a new milestone with the delivery in Zeebrugge of its first mine…