Belgian Air Force🇧🇪

The 17th SQN from the 1W trained in the Pyrenees during intensive mountain flying exercises.🚁Mountain flying is an essential part of helicopter pilot training and requires regular practice to maintain a high level of proficiency. 🏔️ 👉 Read more via mil.be

Next week, our pilots will train along the coast, leading to increased flying activity. Some phases may cause brief noise peaks, especially during low‑altitude manoeuvres or when using inert training munitions. These flights are vital to maintain our crews’ operational readiness.

Our Air Chief visited the Tactical Training Week in France 🇫🇷✈️ Paratrooper drops, A400M formation flight, and tactical missions around Orléans, all aimed at boosting interoperability with the @Armee_de_lair 🤝✨

Change of Command of the Multinational MRTT Unit took place. ✈️ With the appointment of Colonel Aviator Engineer Evert Cuppens as commander, a Belgian is taking command of this multinational unit for the first time.

Our #F16s are currently testing the latest software in 🇩🇰. Thanks to the great cooperation and warm welcome from @forsvaretdk, our teams can operate in optimal conditions. Flexibility, #interoperability and strong #partnerships keep us ready for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

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.