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My customer and I in the newspaper
Published in l’Avenir (a Belgian newspaper) on 7 July 2026Automatic translation in English – Go to last paragraph A technology mission in Munich brings together around thirty Walloon defense players. Bavaria is a stronghold of Germany’s defense strategy, and the Walloons have clearly understood this. “In this type of mission, 80% of the results…
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A great week in Brazil with AWEX
This month of June 2026 is going to be a nice souvenir both personal and business wise. We had a chance to participate to an AWEX mission in Brazil. The support of the Belgian diplomacy really helped opening doors at the adequate level of decision makers. It was also a good opportunity to make…
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Is the UAV threat really changing the Western armed forces paradigm ?
Since the end of World War II, many Western armed forces have sought to belong to the “high-technology club.” This approach has driven the development of advanced weapons systems, assets, and ammunition designed to maintain technological superiority over potential adversaries. The underlying belief is that superior technology provides a decisive advantage on the battlefield.…
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I have been back to school : ADR training
Admitting when you don’t know something is a strategic strength. This openness to learn can lead you to further education or specialized training, providing you with the tools to better serve your clients and innovate within your industry. You foster stronger, more trusting relationships with your clients.
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NSPA Industry Day for Belgian Defense Companies
At the NATO-NSPA Industry Day in Arlon, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX), in partnership with FIT – Flanders Investment & Trade and hub.brussels, brought together small and large companies wishing to better understand how to respond to NSPA public procurement and how to become their supplier. It was a great opportunity to attend…
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BEDEX : First defense exhibition in Belgium
Brussels Expo hosted Belgium’s first ever defence exhibition. The Brussels European Defence Exhibition (Bedex) is set to be a three-day meeting place for everyone in the defence sector, or with an interest in it. The first two days are reserved for the sector, while on Saturday the exhibition will also be open to the…
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Unprecedented rise in global military expenditure as European and Middle East spending surges
Global military expenditure increased to $2718 billion in 2024, the 10th year of consecutive rises. The world’s 15 largest spenders in 2024 all increased their military expenditure. The global military burden—the share of global gross domestic product (GDP) devoted to military expenditure—increased to 2.5 per cent in 2024. Over 100 countries around the world…
