Писатель: Темежников Евгений Александрович
Входит в цикл: “The Military Balance / Военный баланс”
Глава в томе: The Military Balance 2018
Случайный абзац
Capabilities
In July 2016, the Belgian government published its strategic vision for defence, indicating the general direction for Belgian defence policy until 2030. Brussels intends first of all to stabilise Belgium's defence effort and then to provide for growth after 2020. The plan envisages a reduced personnel component of around 25,000. However, a large number of impending service retirements means that a gradual increase in recruitment is planned after 2017 as part of the overall move towards this number. The government is also keen to ensure that this reduction does not compromise operational capability, and so is investing in short-term requirements related to aircraft readiness, personal equipment and land-forces vehicles. Overall policy priorities remain unchanged, with defence policy based on multilateral solidarity with NATO, the EU and the UN; attacks in 2016 have again highlighted the threat from terrorism and have impelled closer counter-terror cooperation with France. Belgium is working with the Netherlands to consider the replacement of both countries' Karel Doorman (M)-class frigates. As part of the defence plan, the government envisages launching five investment projects in the short term: fighter aircraft, frigates, mine countermeasures, UAVs and land-combat vehicles. This includes plans for new light reconnaissance vehicles and upgrades to Pandur armoured personnel carriers. The navy has benefited from the acquisition of two new patrol and coastal combatants, while the air force is due to receive F-16 aircraft updates, as well as the long-awaited A400M. Belgium continues to pursue high readiness levels and deployable niche capabilities. Large numbers of Belgian troops were deployed for domestic-security operations following terrorist attacks in 2016, although Belgium maintains overseas deployments on EU and UN missions, as well as in the Middle East on missions targeting ISIS.
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