First Belgian F-35A (AY01, FL001) has been rolled out!
https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/kijk/2023/ ... -62380735/
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- 10 Dec 2023, 21:25
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
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- 29 Nov 2023, 19:22
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
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Re: F-35 Lightning II developments
confirmed:
First Belgian F-35A (AY-01, BAF FL-01) will be handed over on December 10.
First Belgian F-35A (AY-01, BAF FL-01) will be handed over on December 10.
- 10 Nov 2023, 22:17
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
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Re: F-35 Lightning II developments
the First F-35A for Belgium (AY-01, future BAF serial FL-01), has rolled out the assemblyline today.
its now being moved to another facility for final fitting and finishing.
https://twitter.com/thef35/status/1722984205401928175
its now being moved to another facility for final fitting and finishing.
https://twitter.com/thef35/status/1722984205401928175
- 12 Sep 2023, 20:32
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: 2020, 2023 and further on: Belgian NH90 TTH transport helicopter developments, updates, etc...
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- Views: 1341
Re: July 2020: NH90 TTH cutbacks, Belgian AF chief blames Airbus
There is an update on this situation. the MoD has decided to (at least for now) make a U-turn on the NH90-TTh's withdrawal. the type, that was expected to be withrawn by april 2024, will now serve a little longer, as industry is now in discussion on increasing the availability of the type in BAF ser...
- 16 May 2023, 18:56
- Forum: Civil Aviation News
- Topic: Belgian Coastguard to replace BN-2 Islander.
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- Views: 484
Belgian Coastguard to replace BN-2 Islander.
the Belgian ministery of interiour is looking to replace the coastguard its sole BN-2 islander (OO-MMM, sn 468, ex-Belgian Army B-02). the new aircraft is expected to take up a similar role with similar "sniffer" sensors. https://www.focus-wtv.be/nieuws/regering-maakt-werk-van-nieuw-vliegt...
- 30 Apr 2023, 13:02
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Belgian Air Force to reactivate 2 SQN "La Comete".
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Belgian Air Force to reactivate 2 SQN "La Comete".
the Belgian Air Force is to disband the 80th UAV Squadron, and reactivate it as 2 Squadron RPAS. 2 SQN is one of the oldest fighter squadrons within the BAF, but was disbanded in 2001 following restracturing and unification of the Armed Forces. now, the unit is to be reactivated to operate the MQ-9B...
- 04 Apr 2023, 19:14
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: NH90s being phased out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1860
- 21 Mar 2023, 19:03
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Dutch PC-7 replacement
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- Views: 2030
Re: Dutch PC-7 replacement
Belgium is also looking for a replacement for its SF260M/D's, perhaps a joint purchase to reduce costs?
- 24 Feb 2023, 19:56
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Belgium to order 15 Airbus H145M's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1297
Belgium to order 15 Airbus H145M's
it has been officially announced, belgium will order 15 H145M's from airbus, the contract will be finalized in the coming days. its also expected that the Belgian Federal Police Aviation (RAGO) will also order 5 of the type, in the near future, to replace its MD9902/MD520 fleet between 2025 and 2029...
- 03 Aug 2022, 21:39
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
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- Views: 910931
Re: F-35 Lightning II developments
Belgian F-35A's will be serialed FL-01 to FL-34.
source: https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers ... NEmZ8PcJqs
source: https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers ... NEmZ8PcJqs
- 20 Jul 2022, 19:35
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
- Replies: 2634
- Views: 910931
Re: F-35 Lightning II developments
earlier this week, Belgium has shown intentions to order additional F-35A's, this was envisioned in the STAR-plan, but that was scrapped after protest by the socialist- and eco parties, the funding went to R&D. however, there are plans that funding will be made available in the next defence plan...
- 23 Jun 2022, 20:25
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Belgian Air Force to buy 4 new SAR helicopters
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- Views: 639
Belgian Air Force to buy 4 new SAR helicopters
As part of the STAR-plan, approval has been given to launch a tender for 4 new SAR helicopters. these will take over the SAR duties currently performed by the NH90-NFH, freeing up the type for MAR and ASW duties from 2025 onwards. a budget of €180 million has been allocated for the new helicopters o...
- 21 Jun 2022, 19:59
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Ex-Belgian C-130H's sold to Pakistan
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Ex-Belgian C-130H's sold to Pakistan
7 or 8 C-130H that the Belgian Air Force retired end-2021, have been sold to the Pakistan Air Force.
earlier this week, CH-12 was noted repainted in PAF colors.
https://pakstrategic.com/2022/06/20/pak ... -aircraft/
earlier this week, CH-12 was noted repainted in PAF colors.
https://pakstrategic.com/2022/06/20/pak ... -aircraft/
- 17 Jun 2022, 19:41
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Belgium: Strategische Visie 2030 - New helicopters, additional tanker, drones,...
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- Views: 3957
Re: Belgium: Strategische Visie 2030 - New helicopters, additional tanker, drones,...
Boeing's sales manager has hinted that belgium has requested pricing on the CH-47F Chinook.
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- 01 Jun 2022, 19:38
- Forum: Military Aviation News
- Topic: Defence Nota Netherlands 2022
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- Views: 1743
Re: Defence Nota Netherlands 2022
so what will replace the C-130H's, the C-130J-30 or the Airbus A400M.
for the cougar replacement, im guessing either the H225M Caracal or the UH-60M Blackhawk will be the most possible candidates.
for the cougar replacement, im guessing either the H225M Caracal or the UH-60M Blackhawk will be the most possible candidates.