On August 24, 2025, L’Avenir pointed out that Belgium’s Strategic Vision 2025, approved by the Council of Ministers on July 18, formally confirms the country’s intent to acquire a new fleet of medium and heavy transport helicopters to meet NATO obligations and address gaps in air mobility capacity. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Potential candidates for Belgium’s heavy transport helicopter program include the Boeing CH-47F Chinook and the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, as no European aircraft currently exists in this category. (Picture source: Belgian Air Force) |