What Happened
Industrial Agreements Strengthen Defense Ties Between Nations
Belgium and India have signed a series of industrial agreements, including a partnership to locally produce Thales-made 70mm rockets in India. The agreements, valued at millions, also include ammunition production and naval mine-countermeasure systems teaming. The first locally produced rocket is expected in early 2027, with production capacity planned to reach 100 million rounds per year. The partnerships were announced during a working visit to India by Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever and Minister of Defence Theo Francken, and were reported by Breaking Defense.