On May 2025, John Cockerill Defense from Belgium tested its new Cockerill i-X ground interceptor system in cooperation with the Belgian Defence, marking a significant step forward in territorial defense concepts. Conducted over three weeks at the King Albert military camp in Marche-en-Famenne, this joint initiative brought together industrial expertise and operational experience to validate new technologies in near-real-world conditions. The trials focused on pushing the frontiers of ground-based interception, integrating advanced mobility, stealth, and decision-support technologies. The news was reported by John Cockerill Defense in an official communication. Read More.
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The successful field trials of the Cockerill i-X mark a bold step toward redefining ground interception capabilities (Picture Source: John Cockerill)
The successful field trials of the Cockerill i-X mark a bold step toward redefining ground interception capabilities (Picture Source: John Cockerill)