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Belgian army may grow up to maximum 33.900 military, maximum in 16 years

The Belgian army may be made up of 33,900 soldiers next year, which is in a draft law by the Minister for Defence Theo Francken (N-VA) who has received green light on Friday from the Council of Ministers.

Reported by Het Laatste Nieuws Oct 23, 2026 · 10:35 UTC

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