Belgian is looking into buying the Patriot air defense system

Belgian Defense Minister Steven Vandeput has put up a proposal to buy the Patriot air defense system.

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The acquisition was revealed during a parliamentary defense select committee meeting in which Vandeput was explaining the ministry’s strategic defense plan.

If approved, the system will eat into the Army’s budget by 600 million euros.

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