Belgian Air Force🇧🇪

Our first two H145M 🚁 pilots have successfully completed their training and are now certified Type Rating Instructors (TRI). They can now train and qualify the next generation of H145M pilots, a key step in safely introducing this new capability.

✈️ Last week, our Air Force took part in BEDEX in Brussels, showcasing our latest aeronautical, cyber and tech capabilities. 🛩️ Our teams engaged with visitors and industry partners, while our Air Chief strengthened ties with key Belgian & European stakeholders. 📷Moors M.

Our A400M 🇧🇪🇱🇺 teamed up with the @Forsvaret_no to resupply the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen (71°N). Challenging weather, isolated terrain, mission accomplished. ✈️❄️ 📷Moens K.

Pilot Meet 2026 ✈️ Today, the Air Chief gathered our pilots at the Royal Military Academy to discuss capabilities, challenges and mission insights. Special guest: Belgian @ESA_BE astronaut Raphaël Liégeois sharing an inspiring journey. 📷Moens K.

🚨 Blue Intruder: Our Air Force, Belgian Navy & SOCOM intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the North Sea with the French Navy. Our NH90 & MQ‑9B were key assets. 🤝 A strong air‑naval cooperation ensuring maritime security. 📷Bkoks - Belgian Defence

A delegation from the Staff and 2W Tac represented the 🇧🇪 Air Force at the European Airshow Council Convention in Athens.🇬🇷 Workshops highlighted innovation, sustainability, safety and collaboration, while strengthening collaboration within the international airshow community. 💡

Today, F-16 training flights will take place in the afternoon over the southern part of the country, particularly over the Ardennes region. The aircraft will fly lower than usual, which may result in noise disturbance. Archive📸Aviation Photocrew

The H145M is on its way, and behind‑the‑scenes prep is already in full swing 🚁. Belgian technicians are training intensively with Airbus and embedded in a German unit even before the helicopter reaches 1W. Read the full story on mil.be

Starting today, our Air Force resumes the QRA mission, constant vigilance, instant reaction, protected skies. Thank you to the @Kon_Luchtmacht for a seamless handover. Ready to take off. Ready to protect. ✈️🇧🇪 📷Voortmans D.

🇧🇪🚀 Belgium joins the European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking partnership. This signature allows our Space Security Centre to become part of a strong European network that now brings together 19 Member States. 🤝🌍 📸Moens K.

Did you know February 11 is European 112 Day? 🚨🇪🇺 Our Air Force firefighters embody its spirit every day, fast response, smart coordination, and life‑saving actions on our bases. ✈️🔥⏱️ 📸Vanden Broeck J. - de Ribaucourt F. - Moens K.

Belgian fighter pilots strengthened their operational and tactical leadership during the multinational Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain. ✈️ 📷de Ribaucourt F.

During the Tactical Leadership Program in 🇪🇸, our Belgian fighter pilots stepped into one of the most demanding training environments. They’re leading multinational formations alongside crews from: 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇬🇷 🇵🇹 🇨🇿 📹Moors M.

Block Training 🚁🔥 Young pilots. Tough missions. Big progress. Full focus. Real teamwork 🤝 This is how you grow. This is how you fly. ✈️💪🇧🇪

🚁 Our Air Force deployed to France 🇫🇷 for Block Training with our A109. High‑tempo missions, real‑world scenarios and teamwork with French crews strengthened skills, coordination and readiness for future operations. Sharpened crews ➜ stronger missions. ✈️ 📷 Soulasse C.

We received the first modular deployable infrastructure for F-35 missions in Florennes, a great showcase of Belgian technology 🇧🇪. Its unique security features immediately caught the attention of other NATO partners. This delivery boosts our F-35 capability to the next level.

We're boosting our ISR capability (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) with the arrival of two MQ‑9B SkyGuardian aircraft and a second ground control station in Belgium, marking another step toward the first international deployment in 2026. 📸 Bollion @BelgiumDefence

🛰️ The Space Security Centre celebrates its 2nd anniversary! Created in 2024, it supports the evolution of our Air Force as the space domain becomes increasingly important for Defence and society. 📸 Moens K.

✨ 80 years. Thousands of stories. One legacy. We’re launching Faces of the Air Force, a series highlighting the people who shaped our history. 🔜 First face revealed next month. 👀 Who should we feature?

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