@thebelgiannavy.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account of The Belgian Navy. ⚓
Arrived in Belgium 🇧🇪 almost ready to serve🫡
👉M940 Oostende
🆕The first of six mine warfare vessels of the City Class has arrived in Zeebrugge.👏
🚢With the Oostende, @thebelgiannavy.bsky.social enters a whole new era 🚀
A warm welcome awaited the ship in our naval base in Zeebrugge.
👉M940 Oostende
🆕The first of six mine warfare vessels of the City Class has arrived in Zeebrugge.👏
🚢With the Oostende, @thebelgiannavy.bsky.social enters a whole new era 🚀
A warm welcome awaited the ship in our naval base in Zeebrugge.
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Arrived in Belgium 🇧🇪 almost ready to serve🫡
👉M940 Oostende
🆕The first of six mine warfare vessels of the City Class has arrived in Zeebrugge.👏
🚢With the Oostende, @thebelgiannavy.bsky.social enters a whole new era 🚀
A warm welcome awaited the ship in our naval base in Zeebrugge.
👉M940 Oostende
🆕The first of six mine warfare vessels of the City Class has arrived in Zeebrugge.👏
🚢With the Oostende, @thebelgiannavy.bsky.social enters a whole new era 🚀
A warm welcome awaited the ship in our naval base in Zeebrugge.
⚓️The M940 Oostende arrived for the first time in Zeebrugge, welcomed by the M921 Lobelia.
The Oostende will bring our expertise in mine hunting to a higher level in a new era of drones and hightech innovation. Tradition meets future and together they are keeping our seas safer.
The Oostende will bring our expertise in mine hunting to a higher level in a new era of drones and hightech innovation. Tradition meets future and together they are keeping our seas safer.
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
⚓️The M940 Oostende arrived for the first time in Zeebrugge, welcomed by the M921 Lobelia.
The Oostende will bring our expertise in mine hunting to a higher level in a new era of drones and hightech innovation. Tradition meets future and together they are keeping our seas safer.
The Oostende will bring our expertise in mine hunting to a higher level in a new era of drones and hightech innovation. Tradition meets future and together they are keeping our seas safer.
Arriving tomorrow...🚢 What makes the M940 OOSTENDE so special? It’s the mothership of a new mine warfare era — carrying autonomous drones for remote mine neutralization, while also serving as a versatile command ship for multiple naval missions. ⚓ #M940Oostende #FutureNavy
November 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Arriving tomorrow...🚢 What makes the M940 OOSTENDE so special? It’s the mothership of a new mine warfare era — carrying autonomous drones for remote mine neutralization, while also serving as a versatile command ship for multiple naval missions. ⚓ #M940Oostende #FutureNavy
🚢 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠? 👀
In August, we got a sneak peek inside the Oostende, the very first of six brand-new mine countermeasure vessels soon joining our fleet. 🇧🇪⚓
In August, we got a sneak peek inside the Oostende, the very first of six brand-new mine countermeasure vessels soon joining our fleet. 🇧🇪⚓
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚢 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠? 👀
In August, we got a sneak peek inside the Oostende, the very first of six brand-new mine countermeasure vessels soon joining our fleet. 🇧🇪⚓
In August, we got a sneak peek inside the Oostende, the very first of six brand-new mine countermeasure vessels soon joining our fleet. 🇧🇪⚓
𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻
[FR] Le Lobelia et le navire école 🇫🇷 Almak ont largué les amares avec les élèves de notre Navy Academy pour plusieurs semaines en mer.🚢
Durant cette période la théorie se transforme en pratique.💪/1
[FR] Le Lobelia et le navire école 🇫🇷 Almak ont largué les amares avec les élèves de notre Navy Academy pour plusieurs semaines en mer.🚢
Durant cette période la théorie se transforme en pratique.💪/1
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗖 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻
[FR] Le Lobelia et le navire école 🇫🇷 Almak ont largué les amares avec les élèves de notre Navy Academy pour plusieurs semaines en mer.🚢
Durant cette période la théorie se transforme en pratique.💪/1
[FR] Le Lobelia et le navire école 🇫🇷 Almak ont largué les amares avec les élèves de notre Navy Academy pour plusieurs semaines en mer.🚢
Durant cette période la théorie se transforme en pratique.💪/1
It’s getting closer… 🚢✨
Soon we’ll welcome the Oostende, the first of our new mine countermeasure vessels.
Belgium and the Netherlands will each receive six of these state-of-the-art ships, designed to keep sea lanes open and safe for global trade. 🌍
📸 Spotted in August. ⚓
Soon we’ll welcome the Oostende, the first of our new mine countermeasure vessels.
Belgium and the Netherlands will each receive six of these state-of-the-art ships, designed to keep sea lanes open and safe for global trade. 🌍
📸 Spotted in August. ⚓
October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It’s getting closer… 🚢✨
Soon we’ll welcome the Oostende, the first of our new mine countermeasure vessels.
Belgium and the Netherlands will each receive six of these state-of-the-art ships, designed to keep sea lanes open and safe for global trade. 🌍
📸 Spotted in August. ⚓
Soon we’ll welcome the Oostende, the first of our new mine countermeasure vessels.
Belgium and the Netherlands will each receive six of these state-of-the-art ships, designed to keep sea lanes open and safe for global trade. 🌍
📸 Spotted in August. ⚓
NAVY TECHNOFest 2025 | Day - 1 !
🚀 Tomorrow, #TheBelgianNavy opens the gates at #Zeebrugge!
🌊 Come & #discover the #newTechnology shaping our #Navy.
#NAVYTECHNOFest
🚀 Tomorrow, #TheBelgianNavy opens the gates at #Zeebrugge!
🌊 Come & #discover the #newTechnology shaping our #Navy.
#NAVYTECHNOFest
October 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
NAVY TECHNOFest 2025 | Day - 1 !
🚀 Tomorrow, #TheBelgianNavy opens the gates at #Zeebrugge!
🌊 Come & #discover the #newTechnology shaping our #Navy.
#NAVYTECHNOFest
🚀 Tomorrow, #TheBelgianNavy opens the gates at #Zeebrugge!
🌊 Come & #discover the #newTechnology shaping our #Navy.
#NAVYTECHNOFest
𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘 | 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗠𝗨𝗦/𝗗𝗬𝗠𝗦25 PART 1 🧵
🚁 Unmanned, heading into the future
During REPMUS/DYNAMIC MESSENGER 25, military personnel, researchers, and industry tested the newest maritime technology.
🚁 Unmanned, heading into the future
During REPMUS/DYNAMIC MESSENGER 25, military personnel, researchers, and industry tested the newest maritime technology.
September 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗘 | 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗠𝗨𝗦/𝗗𝗬𝗠𝗦25 PART 1 🧵
🚁 Unmanned, heading into the future
During REPMUS/DYNAMIC MESSENGER 25, military personnel, researchers, and industry tested the newest maritime technology.
🚁 Unmanned, heading into the future
During REPMUS/DYNAMIC MESSENGER 25, military personnel, researchers, and industry tested the newest maritime technology.
[OSG - 1/4] 💪 This summer, #theBelgianNavy took part in NATO’s #OperationSeaGuardian.
The goal? Keep the Mediterranean safe by tracking suspicious activity at sea.
The goal? Keep the Mediterranean safe by tracking suspicious activity at sea.
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
[OSG - 1/4] 💪 This summer, #theBelgianNavy took part in NATO’s #OperationSeaGuardian.
The goal? Keep the Mediterranean safe by tracking suspicious activity at sea.
The goal? Keep the Mediterranean safe by tracking suspicious activity at sea.
🌊 End of NAC Summer Campaign ⚓
4 weeks. Ships, teamwork, growth. 💪
From boat handling to fueling drills and technical aspects, our students faced every challenge — and crushed it.
💥 This summer? Unforgettable.
✅This team? Ready for the future.
#WeCreateExperts #NACSUMMER2025
4 weeks. Ships, teamwork, growth. 💪
From boat handling to fueling drills and technical aspects, our students faced every challenge — and crushed it.
💥 This summer? Unforgettable.
✅This team? Ready for the future.
#WeCreateExperts #NACSUMMER2025
August 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🌊 End of NAC Summer Campaign ⚓
4 weeks. Ships, teamwork, growth. 💪
From boat handling to fueling drills and technical aspects, our students faced every challenge — and crushed it.
💥 This summer? Unforgettable.
✅This team? Ready for the future.
#WeCreateExperts #NACSUMMER2025
4 weeks. Ships, teamwork, growth. 💪
From boat handling to fueling drills and technical aspects, our students faced every challenge — and crushed it.
💥 This summer? Unforgettable.
✅This team? Ready for the future.
#WeCreateExperts #NACSUMMER2025
🇩🇰 #Denmark wraps up its presidency of the #MTMDForum, a milestone year of key exercises like Formidable Shield 2025. Now, #Belgium takes the lead to strengthen air & missile defense across 12 nations. 🚀“Naval units defend coasts, territories, and ships,” says Commander Rune. 🌍
June 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🇩🇰 #Denmark wraps up its presidency of the #MTMDForum, a milestone year of key exercises like Formidable Shield 2025. Now, #Belgium takes the lead to strengthen air & missile defense across 12 nations. 🚀“Naval units defend coasts, territories, and ships,” says Commander Rune. 🌍
[1/3] 🇧🇪 On June 10, 1969, seven Belgian mine divers tragically lost their lives while defusing a bomb in Oostduinkerke. Their bravery ensured our safety. #TheBelgianNavy
June 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
[1/3] 🇧🇪 On June 10, 1969, seven Belgian mine divers tragically lost their lives while defusing a bomb in Oostduinkerke. Their bravery ensured our safety. #TheBelgianNavy
[1/3] 🇧🇪 Belgian sailors were vital to the success of D-Day. Despite having no official Navy, they served in the Royal Navy and played a crucial role in troop landings.
#Dday #TheBelgianNavy
#Dday #TheBelgianNavy
June 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
[1/3] 🇧🇪 Belgian sailors were vital to the success of D-Day. Despite having no official Navy, they served in the Royal Navy and played a crucial role in troop landings.
#Dday #TheBelgianNavy
#Dday #TheBelgianNavy
[1/4] 🔥 Fire drill success in the #BalticSea: Belgium leads the way with #SNMCMG1. Crews aboard KULLEN and SNELLIUS faced a simulated explosion and fire.
#TheBelgianNavy #KoninkelijkeMarine
#TheBelgianNavy #KoninkelijkeMarine
June 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[1/4] 🔥 Fire drill success in the #BalticSea: Belgium leads the way with #SNMCMG1. Crews aboard KULLEN and SNELLIUS faced a simulated explosion and fire.
#TheBelgianNavy #KoninkelijkeMarine
#TheBelgianNavy #KoninkelijkeMarine
EXERCISE | Minehunting at Open Spirit 2025
1/ [NL] 💣 Marine op mijnenjacht in Litouwen! 🇧🇪🌊
Doel? Het opsporen van oude zeemijnen voor veiligere zeevaart, schone stranden én een beschermd milieu. 🛟🌍
beldefnews.mil.be/de-marine-op...
1/ [NL] 💣 Marine op mijnenjacht in Litouwen! 🇧🇪🌊
Doel? Het opsporen van oude zeemijnen voor veiligere zeevaart, schone stranden én een beschermd milieu. 🛟🌍
beldefnews.mil.be/de-marine-op...
May 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
EXERCISE | Minehunting at Open Spirit 2025
1/ [NL] 💣 Marine op mijnenjacht in Litouwen! 🇧🇪🌊
Doel? Het opsporen van oude zeemijnen voor veiligere zeevaart, schone stranden én een beschermd milieu. 🛟🌍
beldefnews.mil.be/de-marine-op...
1/ [NL] 💣 Marine op mijnenjacht in Litouwen! 🇧🇪🌊
Doel? Het opsporen van oude zeemijnen voor veiligere zeevaart, schone stranden én een beschermd milieu. 🛟🌍
beldefnews.mil.be/de-marine-op...
1/ [NL] Het fregat Louise-Marie is dit voorjaar uitgevaren voor 🛡️ Formidable Shield, een tweejaarlijkse NAVO-oefening in het Hoge Noorden. Bekijk de hele reportage op beldefnews.mil.be/formidable-s...
#WeAreNato #FormidableShield #FS25
#WeAreNato #FormidableShield #FS25
Formidable Shield: Belgisch fregat toont slagkracht
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May 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
1/ [NL] Het fregat Louise-Marie is dit voorjaar uitgevaren voor 🛡️ Formidable Shield, een tweejaarlijkse NAVO-oefening in het Hoge Noorden. Bekijk de hele reportage op beldefnews.mil.be/formidable-s...
#WeAreNato #FormidableShield #FS25
#WeAreNato #FormidableShield #FS25
CYBER DEFENSE FACTORY
🛡️💻"Oorlog wordt vandaag niet alleen op land, zee of in de lucht gevoerd, maar ook via het toetsenbord." — Divisieadmiraal Tanguy Botman, Commandant van de Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
🛡️💻"Oorlog wordt vandaag niet alleen op land, zee of in de lucht gevoerd, maar ook via het toetsenbord." — Divisieadmiraal Tanguy Botman, Commandant van de Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
May 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
CYBER DEFENSE FACTORY
🛡️💻"Oorlog wordt vandaag niet alleen op land, zee of in de lucht gevoerd, maar ook via het toetsenbord." — Divisieadmiraal Tanguy Botman, Commandant van de Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
🛡️💻"Oorlog wordt vandaag niet alleen op land, zee of in de lucht gevoerd, maar ook via het toetsenbord." — Divisieadmiraal Tanguy Botman, Commandant van de Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
CYBER DEFENSE FACTORY
🛡️💻« La guerre se mène aujourd’hui non seulement sur terre, en mer ou dans les airs, mais aussi via le clavier. » — Amiral de Division Tanguy Botman, Commandant de la Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
🛡️💻« La guerre se mène aujourd’hui non seulement sur terre, en mer ou dans les airs, mais aussi via le clavier. » — Amiral de Division Tanguy Botman, Commandant de la Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
May 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
CYBER DEFENSE FACTORY
🛡️💻« La guerre se mène aujourd’hui non seulement sur terre, en mer ou dans les airs, mais aussi via le clavier. » — Amiral de Division Tanguy Botman, Commandant de la Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
🛡️💻« La guerre se mène aujourd’hui non seulement sur terre, en mer ou dans les airs, mais aussi via le clavier. » — Amiral de Division Tanguy Botman, Commandant de la Marine. @com-belgiannavy.bsky.social (1/3)
[NL 1/2] Op maandag 28 april observeerde en begeleidde de Castor het gecontroleerd afzinken van twee caissons – een sleutelmoment in de bouw van het toekomstige Prinses Elisabeth Eiland. Het eerste kunstmatige energie-eiland ter wereld. ⚡🏝️
#MaritimeSecurity #Navy #offshore
#MaritimeSecurity #Navy #offshore
April 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
[NL 1/2] Op maandag 28 april observeerde en begeleidde de Castor het gecontroleerd afzinken van twee caissons – een sleutelmoment in de bouw van het toekomstige Prinses Elisabeth Eiland. Het eerste kunstmatige energie-eiland ter wereld. ⚡🏝️
#MaritimeSecurity #Navy #offshore
#MaritimeSecurity #Navy #offshore
[FR] 1/4🎉Kongsberg Discovery rejoint le programme belgo-néerlandais MineCounter Measures (rMCM) avec une technologie de communication révolutionnaire : la Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR), système assurant une liaison stable, même en conditions maritimes plus difficiles.
#TheBelgianNavy #rMCM
#TheBelgianNavy #rMCM
April 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
[FR] 1/4🎉Kongsberg Discovery rejoint le programme belgo-néerlandais MineCounter Measures (rMCM) avec une technologie de communication révolutionnaire : la Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR), système assurant une liaison stable, même en conditions maritimes plus difficiles.
#TheBelgianNavy #rMCM
#TheBelgianNavy #rMCM
[NL 1/4] 🎉 Wissel van commando aan boord van Lobelia! Op 26 april, middenin operatie Baltic Sentry, gaf Korvetkapitein Marleen Van den Eynde het roer door aan Luitenant-ter-Zee Gill Priem. Een symbolische maar betekenisvolle overgang voor de bemanning! #TheBelgianNavy #BNSLobelia
April 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
[NL 1/4] 🎉 Wissel van commando aan boord van Lobelia! Op 26 april, middenin operatie Baltic Sentry, gaf Korvetkapitein Marleen Van den Eynde het roer door aan Luitenant-ter-Zee Gill Priem. Een symbolische maar betekenisvolle overgang voor de bemanning! #TheBelgianNavy #BNSLobelia
[FR 1/4]🎉 Changement de commandement à bord du Lobelia ! Le 26 avril, en pleine opération Baltic Sentry, le Capitaine de corvette Marleen Van den Eynde a passé la barre au Lieutenant de vaisseau Gill Priem. Une transition symbolique mais pleine de sens pour l’équipage ! #TheBelgianNavy #BNSLobelia
April 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
[FR 1/4]🎉 Changement de commandement à bord du Lobelia ! Le 26 avril, en pleine opération Baltic Sentry, le Capitaine de corvette Marleen Van den Eynde a passé la barre au Lieutenant de vaisseau Gill Priem. Une transition symbolique mais pleine de sens pour l’équipage ! #TheBelgianNavy #BNSLobelia
🇧🇪⚓ Respect to the heroes of yesterday and today!
The Navy was there to honor them at Cinquantenaire. 🎖️
Thanks for sharing this moment with us! 🌊💙
The Navy was there to honor them at Cinquantenaire. 🎖️
Thanks for sharing this moment with us! 🌊💙
April 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🇧🇪⚓ Respect to the heroes of yesterday and today!
The Navy was there to honor them at Cinquantenaire. 🎖️
Thanks for sharing this moment with us! 🌊💙
The Navy was there to honor them at Cinquantenaire. 🎖️
Thanks for sharing this moment with us! 🌊💙
✅Les premiers Fusiliers Marins ont achevé leur formation à la NAC, au terme de 7 semaines d’entraînement. Cette étape renforce la capacité de la Marine à mener des opérations sur et autour de l’eau. /1
🔗beldefnews.mil.be/la-marine-acheve-sa-premiere-formation-de-fusiliers-marins/?lang=fr
🔗beldefnews.mil.be/la-marine-acheve-sa-premiere-formation-de-fusiliers-marins/?lang=fr
La Marine achève sa première formation de Fusiliers Marins
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April 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✅Les premiers Fusiliers Marins ont achevé leur formation à la NAC, au terme de 7 semaines d’entraînement. Cette étape renforce la capacité de la Marine à mener des opérations sur et autour de l’eau. /1
🔗beldefnews.mil.be/la-marine-acheve-sa-premiere-formation-de-fusiliers-marins/?lang=fr
🔗beldefnews.mil.be/la-marine-acheve-sa-premiere-formation-de-fusiliers-marins/?lang=fr