Belgium aligns to France’s ‘Scorpion’ programme
The Belgium government has approved plans that will see the country’s land forces recapitalise its armoured vehicle fleet through closer cooperation with France, in a programme potentially worth around €1.1 billion.
On June 22, Belgium defence minister Steven Vandeput announced that the government would purchase Griffon troop carriers and Jaguar combat vehicles – currently under development for the French Army's Scorpion programme – as part of a wider effort to establish a partnership between both countries’ armed forces.
It is understood that Belgium is seeking ‘common organisation’ with the French military, as well as joint cooperation on education, training and
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