Belgium Plans €3.1 Billion Purchase of 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger Air Defence Systems
Belgium is planning to procure 10 NASAMS medium-range surface-to-air missile launchers from Kongsberg and 20 Skyranger short-range air defence systems from Rheinmetall, in a deal totalling €3.1 billion. The acquisition represents one of Belgium's largest ever air defence investments and reflects growing NATO pressure to boost defence spending amid rising drone threats.
Highlights
- Belgium plans to spend €3.1 billion on air defence systems — 10 NASAMS launchers from Kongsberg and 20 Skyranger systems from Rheinmetall.
- NASAMS is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system co-developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon, already operational across multiple NATO nations.
- Rheinmetall's Skyranger is a short-range air defence system purpose-built to intercept small drones, helicopters, and low-flying fixed-wing aircraft.
- The dual acquisition signals Belgium's intent to field a multi-layered air defence capability in response to escalating drone threats.
- The procurement is one of Belgium's largest defence purchases in recent years and aligns with NATO pressure to raise member-state defence expenditure.
Belgian officials have revealed that the country is planning to procure two major air defence weapons systems in a move set to substantially strengthen its national air defence capabilities.
Procurement Details
According to information disclosed by Belgian officials, the country intends to purchase 10 NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) launchers from Norwegian defence manufacturer Kongsberg, alongside 20 Skyranger short-range air defence systems from German defence giant Rheinmetall.
The total value of the procurement is €3.1 billion, making it one of the largest air defence acquisitions Belgium has undertaken in recent years.
System Overview
NASAMS is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system co-developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon Technologies. Already in service with multiple NATO member states, NASAMS is capable of intercepting aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones.
Skyranger is Rheinmetall's short-range air defence system, designed specifically to counter low-altitude threats — particularly small drones, helicopters, and low-flying fixed-wing aircraft. Combining high mobility with rapid response capability, the Skyranger has emerged as a key counter-drone asset on the modern battlefield.
Reinforcing NATO Air Defence
The procurement plan reflects Belgium's proactive response to NATO allies' calls to increase defence expenditure. As drone threats grow increasingly serious, nations across the alliance are investing in short-range air defence and counter-drone systems, and the Skyranger is emblematic of this trend.
By simultaneously acquiring both medium-range and short-range air defence systems, Belgium is signalling its intent to establish a multi-layered, comprehensive air defence architecture capable of addressing the complex aerial threat environment of modern warfare.
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