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INNOVATION FOR DEFENCE Defence Innovation, our duty!   Who are we?   What's our challenge? Research, development and innovation play a crucial role in Belgian Defence's development, fostering progress not only in security and defence but also driving economic growth, reinforcing our technological base and providing promising prospects for individuals. This strengthens the Defence-Nation link and positions Belgian Defence competitively amidst geopolitical uncertainties and potential worldwide security threats.   How do we tackle it?

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The Story of EUnify: from idea to product - Autonomous tracking node with a long range

Navy hackathon: from participant to reservist

Navy hackathon: from participant to reservist

The Story of EUnify: from idea to product – Autonomous tracking node with a long range

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the full Strategic Vision for Defence 2025, a bold roadmap to transform Belgium’s Armed Forces into a future-proof, tech-enabled force built for deterrence, resilience, and rapid response.

Strategic vision 2025

Strategic vision 2025

The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the full Strategic Vision for Defence 2025, a bold roadmap to transform Belgium’s Armed Forces into a future-proof, tech-enabled force built for deterrence, resilience, and rapid response.

Registration & information page of the upcoming open innovation trainings

Innovation Training – Confirmation registration

Innovation Training – Confirmation registration

Registration & information page of the upcoming open innovation trainings

The Story of EUnify: from idea to product - Autonomous tracking node with a long range

EUnify

EUnify

The Story of EUnify: from idea to product – Autonomous tracking node with a long range

A physical sandbox to evaluate the potential of pulse laser cleaning for the maintenance of naval vessels.

Key User Requirements in UI Development

Key User Requirements in UI Development

A physical sandbox to evaluate the potential of pulse laser cleaning for the maintenance of naval vessels.

A physical sandbox to evaluate the potential of pulse laser cleaning for the maintenance of naval vessels.

Pulse Laser Cleaning

Pulse Laser Cleaning

A physical sandbox to evaluate the potential of pulse laser cleaning for the maintenance of naval vessels.

A study to explore the possibilities of holographic technology within the Belgian Defence.

Evaluation of Holographic technology

Evaluation of Holographic technology

A study to explore the possibilities of holographic technology within the Belgian Defence.

BoTH 2: Drones

BoTH 2: Drones

BoTH 2: Drones
Battlefield of Things 2 Hackathon 30 May - 1 June 2025 DronePort - Sint-Truiden Battlefield of Things 2: Drones Hackathon The Battlefield of Things 2: Drones was a two-and-a-half-day innovation [...]
During this hand-on innovation session the para commando's of Belgian Defence delved deeper into the world of innovation.

Innovation training Para’s

Innovation training Para’s

During this hand-on innovation session the para commando’s of Belgian Defence delved deeper into the world of innovation.

RTRMA envisions the Navy's remote maintenance of mine countermeasure vessels. This project explores existing systems and future possibilities to define precise acquisition requirements for military-specific needs.

Real-Time Remote Maintenance Assistance

Real-Time Remote Maintenance Assistance

RTRMA envisions the Navy’s remote maintenance of mine countermeasure vessels. This project explores existing systems and future possibilities to define precise acquisition requirements for military-specific needs.

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