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比利時此前約20年來缺乏固定的陸基防空系統,主要依賴短程防空武器和盟友支援。 As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the frequency of use of low-altitude threats such as cruise missiles and drones has increased. Many European countries have begun to reinvest in ground-based air defense capabilities to fill this gap.
Belgium plans to purchase 10 sets of NASAMS. The picture shows the same type of equipment operated by NATO forces. (Reuters file photo)
[Reporter Tu Jumin/Comprehensive Report] European countries continue to strengthen their air defense capabilities. Belgium has decided to purchase 10 sets of "National Advanced Air Defense Missile Systems" (NASAMS) to re-establish its land-based air defense capabilities that have been in default for 20 years. In the future, it can intercept low-altitude threats such as cruise missiles, drones, and military aircraft, and protect airports, ports, command facilities, and key infrastructure. Kongsberg, a major Norwegian military industry manufacturer, has signed a contract worth NOK 10 billion and about 918 million euros. It is expected to form initial combat capabilities with a leasing system in 2027 and receive Belgian-owned equipment starting in 2028.
According to the foreign military news website "Army Recognition", this arms purchase is executed through the joint procurement structure of Belgium and the Netherlands. It was signed by representatives of the Dutch procurement agency and will be operated by the Belgian Air Force in the future. The total value of the overall air defense army building project is approximately 3.1 billion euros. In addition to 10 sets of NASAMS, it also includes 20 "Skyranger 30" air defense artillery vehicles, 14 GM200 air defense radars, 54 command vehicles and related ammunition.
NASAMS adopts a decentralized architecture. Each system consists of a fire distribution center, radar and multiple missile launchers. Each unit can be deployed more than 20 kilometers apart. Belgium previously planned to configure four launchers per set. If this configuration is ultimately maintained, 10 systems can have up to 40 launchers; each standard launcher can load 6 missiles, and theoretically can load 240 interceptor missiles at the same time, but the actual purchase quantity has not yet been announced.
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NASAMS can use AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, extended-range AMRAAM-ER and AIM-9X "Sidewinder" missiles to choose different weapons to engage according to the type of target. Among them, AMRAAM-ER has a range of about 50 kilometers. The other 20 "Sky Commando 30" vehicles are equipped with 30 mm cannons for short-range air defense, specifically targeting small drones and other targets to avoid excessive consumption of expensive missiles.
NASAMS has also been deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Norwegian military has stated that as of February 2025, NASAMS has completed about 900 successful interceptions in Ukraine, with a hit rate of 94%, of which nearly 60% were cruise missiles. This time Belgium is rebuilding its ground air defense forces and will also re-establish the 9th Missile Wing of the Air Force to strengthen NATO's integrated air defense capabilities in Europe.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
比利時將在2028年完成所有NASAMS系統的交付並達到全作戰能力
Likely · Within years
比利時空軍第9飛彈聯隊將在2028年後開始常態化訓練與部署
Possible · Within years

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