Belgium Launches Major Defense Innovation Program
Announced Monday by Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, the initiative, known as ODIN, aims to speed up the creation and deployment of advanced technologies for the country’s armed forces while boosting the domestic defense sector.
According to reports, the program is part of the broader Defense, Industry and Research Strategy (DIRS), a long-term framework that has been under development since 2022 by the Royal Higher Institute for Defense and the Federal Public Service Economy. The strategy foresees annual spending of €350 million on research, innovation, and industrial production.
Francken emphasized that the initiative is focused on achieving tangible results from defense spending, stating: “This is not about plans on paper. It is about investing €3.7 billion in a focused way over the coming years.”
Belgian authorities said the investment is intended to upgrade the country’s military capabilities and reinforce its role within Europe’s expanding defense industry.
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