- May 8th, 2025
Belgium has proposed that its additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft be assembled in Italy, rather than in the United States. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced the proposal in an April 14, 2025, interview with Het Laatste Nieuws,...
Belgium is on the verge of selecting the SAMP/T medium-range air defense system, marking a first in the country’s defensive strategy. Developed by the European consortium MBDA in partnership with Thales under Eurosam, the SAMP/T—known as the MAMBA in French...
The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office has initiated an investigation into potential war crimes involving a Belgian soldier who is currently fighting for Israel in Gaza. The soldier, a dual Belgian-Israeli national in his 20s, is alleged to have been involved...
Belgium has raised its terror alert to the highest number following the killing of two Swedish nationals in a shooting in central Brussels. The incident occurred on Monday and has raised the threat level 4 for the Brussels-Capital Region. Prime...
Japan's passports ranked 2023 as the world’s most powerful passports, with Singapore and South Korea tied for second place. In the Henley Passport Index rankings, Japan's received a visa-free score of 193, meaning that Japanese passport holders can travel to...