Exclusive Report: Belgium Joins NATO Drone Era with U S Made MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Army Recognition brings you exclusive on-the-ground footage from Florennes Air Base, where the Belgian Air Force officially presented its first MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial system on September 23, 2025. This historic ceremony, attended by Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken and Chief of Defence General Frederik Vansina, marks a major leap in Belgium’s strategic surveillance capabilities and NATO readiness.

🎥 In this video:

– Close-up views of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian
– Live footage of the inauguration ceremony
– Exclusive interviews with Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Belgian Chief of Defence General Frederik Vansina
– Technical specifications and operational insights
– Analysis of Belgium’s €500M drone program

The MQ-9B, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, is a next-generation medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV capable of ISR missions and precision strike. While currently unarmed, the Belgian configuration is fully weaponization-ready with compatibility for Hellfire missiles and smart bombs.

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