The head of Defense, Air General Frederik Vansina, and I extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues," says Theo Francken. #Belgique #militaire #condoléances (translated)
The author reported that today during an exercise in the Pyrenees, an experienced paratrooper from Schaffen had passed away. He left behind a wife and daughter. The author and Chief of Defense, Air General Frederik Vansina, expressed their condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. #defensie #militair #rouw #BE (translated)
The author wrote that Germany, in his view, had been the economic engine of Europe for decades and was increasingly becoming the defense engine of the continent as well. He stated that Germany, with the Zeitenwende, was investing significantly in its armed forces and taking on a leading role in European security. https://t.co/3X5jWg9Hto #Duitsland #EuropeseVeiligheid #Defensie #DE (translated)
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, in an interview reminiscent of the "Dead Parrot" sketch from Monty Python, denied the existence of any problems, described the Sabena program as "functioning perfectly," and suggested that the editorial team of the "Wall Street Journal" and a retired two-star admiral may be Russian propagandists. #Ukraina #F16 #wojna (translated)
The author wrote that the law on home entry was approved in the House the previous evening after years of struggle. According to the author, the law would allow the police to pick up people without residence rights who caused disturbances at their address for the purpose of repatriation. The author referred to the bill as the most controversial immigration bill. #migratie #wetsvoorstel #woningoverlast #NL (translated)
The author viewed any potential reintroduction of conscription in the long term as a societal project that should strengthen resilience and social cohesion. According to the author, HLN wrongly presented the plan as a re-education program for several hundred rioters and the newspaper deliberately chose not to listen to its message. (translated)
The Minister of Defense, Theo Francken, issued a message on Facebook following the mobilization of students in schools in the southern part of the country. #Belgique #Défense #UnionEuropéenne (translated)
Francken announced earlier that he will make a decision on this in October. #Damen #F126 #DuitseMarine (translated)
Mandatory military service and a ban on TikTok: here are the recent proposals from Theo Francken for Belgium. #GuerreEnUkraine #MerNoire #SécuritéMaritime (translated)
The writer stated that Fouad Belkacem had not been granted asylum and that Article 3 of the ECHR, concerning non-refoulement, posed no legal obstacle. Therefore, according to the writer, the preparation for Belkacem's return to Morocco could continue; Belkacem was described as a terrorist leader. The writer also said goodbye to Sharia4Belgium. #België #Terrorisme #Mensenrechten #MA #BE (translated)
The author wrote that, in his opinion, the hybrid threat was increasing and that the country therefore needed better protection, while hostile actions should have consequences. According to the author, further steps were taken with the National Security Council, including more capacity to counter drones and better protection of critical infrastructure. https://t.co/jd2DxfJhtV #NationaleVeiligheid #HybrideDreiging #KritiekeInfrastructuur #NL (translated)
The Belgian Minister of Defense, Theo Francken, warned on Wednesday that Europe is facing a "grim winter" due to Russia's ongoing campaign of hybrid attacks, while Danish intelligence services recently warned that Moscow could launch a limited military attack against a NATO member country in the coming months. #Rusia #NATO #atacuriHibrid (translated)
Officers must be perfectly bilingual. There is no compromise on that. Or do we want to return to the situation where French officers did not understand Flemish soldiers and caused death? https://t.co/b3KZhfXwwu #tweetalig #defensie #officieren #BE #FR (translated)
Zuletzt warnte Belgiens Verteidigungsminister Theo Francken (48) vor einem „dunklen Winter“ für Europa. #Putin #Nato #Atomwaffen
The author wrote that Europe had made a major strategic mistake by neglecting its military capabilities, arguing that it had spent decades investing heavily in soft power while cutting defence funding. They said Europe was now confronting the realities of military power and seeing its vulnerabilities.
"Trebamo protuzračnu obranu, protuzračnu obranu, protuzračnu obranu"U srijedu ujutro belgijski ministar obrane Theo Francken izdao je oštro upozorenje svojim europskim kolegama: Europu čeka "mračna zima" zbog povećanja broja hibridnih prijetnji #NATO #Rusija #HibridnePrijetnje
Moramo imati veće zalihe, veću proizvodnju i veliku industrijsku bazu. Sve se mora odvijati brže. U sljedećih nekoliko mjeseci bit će još hibridnih prijetnji i aktivnosti. Za Europu će to biti mračna zimaEuropu zbog ruskih hibridnih napada u nadolazećim mjesecima čeka "mračna zima", istaknuo je belgijski ministar obrane Theo Francken te istaknuo kako je nužno ojačati protuzračnu obranu. #HibridnePrijetnje #SigurnostEuropu #Rusija
Minister obrony Belgii Theo Francken już w czerwcu zapowiedział, że w tym roku na Ukrainę trafi siedem maszyn tego typu. #Ukraina #F16 #Bezpieczeństwo
Selon cette planification, dont la teneur a été confirmée en mai par le cabinet du ministre de la Défense,Theo Francken, sept F-16 devaient être cédés en 2026 -quatre d'entre eux, déclassés, servent à la formation des techniciens ukrainiens-, cinq le seront en 2027, 14 en 2028 et le reste, soit 27 appareils, en 2029. #Ukraine #F16 #Belgique
At the #AspenEuropeanStrategicForum in Brussels today, I stressed the need for Europe and the US to cooperate in the production of air defence systems and munitions. Duplicating production lines not only boosts production, it also makes our supply chains more resilient. With https://t.co/Niz1fQj9G4 #AirDefence #EuropeUSCooperation #SupplyChainResilience #EU #US
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