# Belgium Signs Rheinmetall Skyranger Contract

Belgium signed a contract with Rheinmetall on November 9, 2026, for 20 Skyranger 30 air-defense systems and associated logistical support, at a value described as several hundred million euros. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2028, and the systems are intended to protect Belgian territory and critical infrastructure and integrate with the Blue Dome command-and-control architecture. The award is part of Belgium’s €3.1 billion joint air-defense program with the Netherlands, which also includes NASAMS, radars and command vehicles; no open solicitation is identified in the signals.

- The broader Blue Dome procurement covers 10 NASAMS systems, 20 Skyranger systems, 14 radar stations and 54 command vehicles. Initial NASAMS deliveries are expected by the end of 2027.
- Belgian defense suppliers may have opportunities in industrial participation and system integration; related needs identified in the signals include logistics, training, ammunition and lifecycle support.
- Companies assessing the market should distinguish the awarded Skyranger supply contract from potential follow-on work: the signals describe adjacent opportunities but do not identify an active solicitation or procurement contact.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Belgian Ministry of Defense
- Belgian Armed Forces
- Government of Belgium
- Dutch procurement agency
- Netherlands

### Vendors
- Rheinmetall (Skyranger 30 manufacturer and contract awardee)
- Kongsberg (NASAMS system supplier)
- Raytheon (NASAMS co-developer and supplier)
- Thales (Ground Master 200 radar supplier)
- Iveco (Command vehicle supplier)

### Key Quotes
> The rapid technological evolution of airborne threats requires cutting-edge, fully integrated defence systems. The Skyranger 30 will make a decisive contribution to reliably safeguard Belgian territory and critical infrastructure
> — Roman Köhne, CEO of Rheinmetall Air Defence

> Rebuilding an air defense, starting from zero, is no small task.
> — Theo Francken, Defense Minister

### Sources
- [Belgium revives Cold War air defense squadron after 37 years](https://defence-blog.com/belgium-revives-cold-war-air-defense-squadron-after-37-years) - The Defence Blog
- [🇧🇪 Belgium has signed a contract with the German defense conglomerate @RheinmetallAG  to deliver 20 Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft systems to protect the country’s territory and critical infrastructure.

https://t.co/HzbKf0HJCO](https://x.com/militarnyi/status/2119789612680012104) - twitter-defense
- [RT @velitesgear | Full Text Article: https://t.co/TjOlgtfcMG | Author: @militarnyi Belgium Revives Cold War-Era Air Defense Division, to Equip It with NASAMS and Skyranger Systems 
Belgium has announced the reactivation of its 51st Air Defense Battalion, bringing the unit back in](https://x.com/velitesgear/status/2119750132723843564) - twitter-defense