Defense Minister Theo Francken says Belgium seeks partnerships with European, US and Turkish firms for advanced drone systems.

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Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken announced a push to secure partnerships with European, American and Turkish firms for advanced drone systems, citing a capability gap in hybrid threat response.

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2 Oct 2026 · 13:44 UTC
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