Belgium Revives Ground-Based Air Defense with Blue Dome, Reforms 51st Squadron

Belgium is redeploying a ground-based air defense system under the new Blue Dome architecture, presented by Defense Minister Theo Francken. The 51st Squadron, reconstituted after 37 years, will resume national air defense duties. This marks a significant reversal of Belgium's previous reliance on allied air defense and reflects a broader European trend toward strengthening territorial defense.

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