BEDEX 2026
BEDEX 2026 concluded in Brussels, bringing together over 200 exhibitors and international delegations to showcase new defense technologies and strengthen European defense cooperation.
BEDEX 2026
DAF Trucks, Tatra Trucks, and VDL Groep are presenting a new 6×6 military logistics truck at BEDEX 2026 in Brussels. The vehicle combines DAF powertrain components, a Tatra off-road chassis design, and a VDL-developed cargo body.
Belgium
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed his participation in the BEDEX Gala Dinner, where he will deliver a keynote address. The appearance adds high-level political weight to the inaugural edition of the Brussels-based defense event. BEDEX is scheduled to take place on March 12–14, 2026.
France
French energetic materials specialist Eurenco has closed a €300 million syndicated loan, its largest financing to date, to underwrite major industrial expansion efforts across Europe.
Belgium
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has contracted KNDS Deutschland for eight LEGUAN bridge-laying systems mounted on Tatra Phoenix 10×10 wheeled chassis to enhance military engineering mobility. The package includes 17 26-metre bridge spans, specialist equipment and logistics support.
Belgium
DIGITALEUROPE, the continent’s largest digital industry association, has named seven finalist companies for the 2026 Future Unicorn Awards across Future Unicorn and Dual-Use Technology categories. The winners will be revealed at the Masters of Digital 2026 conference in Brussels on 25-26 February.
Belgium
The Czech industrial and technology group CSG has opened a permanent office in Brussels, marking a first for a defense company originating from the Czech and Slovak Republics. The new representation is intended to strengthen the group’s engagement with EU institutions and industry bodies.
EDA
The European Defence Agency will hold its Annual Conference on 28 January 2026 in Brussels, focusing on collective European defense readiness toward 2030.
Belgium
Belgium has contracted KNDS Deutschland to deliver a new generation of wheeled Leguan bridge-laying systems to support its combat engineering units. The program includes multiple bridge carriers, spare bridges, and associated support equipment.
Belgium
Belgium has approved a €140.8 million program to acquire hundreds of mini-drones for its forces deployed in Romania and Lithuania, strengthening NATO reconnaissance and situational awareness on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Belgium
EURENCO and Fiocchi Group have signed a new five-year strategic agreement for the supply of small-caliber propellants from EURENCO’s Belgian facility. The deal strengthens European and NATO ammunition security-of-supply and deepens cooperation between two of Europe’s key ammunition producers.
EU
The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate and coordinate investments in Europe’s defense sector under the “ReArm Europe” plan — with Ukraine officially joining the European Defence Fund.