Directorate of Defence
@defense.gouv.lu
Luxembourg Directorate of Defence
Minister: @yurikobackes.bsky.social
Minister: @yurikobackes.bsky.social
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🇩🇪🤝🇱🇺Es war mir eine Freude Bundesverteidigungsminister Pistorius in Berlin zu treffen um über den anhaltenden russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine, die Stärkung Europas in der NATO, die Bedeutung des Weltraumsektors für die Verteidigung & bilaterale Zusammenarbeit zu sprechen. @defense.gouv.lu
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🇩🇪🤝🇱🇺Es war mir eine Freude Bundesverteidigungsminister Pistorius in Berlin zu treffen um über den anhaltenden russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine, die Stärkung Europas in der NATO, die Bedeutung des Weltraumsektors für die Verteidigung & bilaterale Zusammenarbeit zu sprechen. @defense.gouv.lu
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Happy to meet with Irene Fellin, NATO Special Representative, at the Berlin Security Conference to discuss the relevance of meaningful & equal participation of women in security & defence to achieve sustainable peace. We must push back against the pushback.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy to meet with Irene Fellin, NATO Special Representative, at the Berlin Security Conference to discuss the relevance of meaningful & equal participation of women in security & defence to achieve sustainable peace. We must push back against the pushback.
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
@defense.gouv.lu @gouv.lu
At the Berlin Security Conference, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social met with her Swedish colleague Pal Jonson.
They discussed military support to Ukraine, the importance of coordination among the UDCG capability coalitions, current NATO dossiers and the Women, Peace & Security agenda.
They discussed military support to Ukraine, the importance of coordination among the UDCG capability coalitions, current NATO dossiers and the Women, Peace & Security agenda.
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At the Berlin Security Conference, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social met with her Swedish colleague Pal Jonson.
They discussed military support to Ukraine, the importance of coordination among the UDCG capability coalitions, current NATO dossiers and the Women, Peace & Security agenda.
They discussed military support to Ukraine, the importance of coordination among the UDCG capability coalitions, current NATO dossiers and the Women, Peace & Security agenda.
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2 years ago I took over the responsibility as 🇱🇺 Minister of Defense, Minister for Mobility & Public works and Minister for Gender Equality & Diversity. A lot has been achieved. Much work lies ahead.
A big 🙏 to my teams! @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
A big 🙏 to my teams! @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
2 years ago I took over the responsibility as 🇱🇺 Minister of Defense, Minister for Mobility & Public works and Minister for Gender Equality & Diversity. A lot has been achieved. Much work lies ahead.
A big 🙏 to my teams! @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
A big 🙏 to my teams! @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social
Solidaritéit ass eng Kärvaleur vun eiser Arméi.
Um Mäertesdag, Dag vum Schutzpatroun vun de Militär, erënnere mir dru wat dat bedeit:
Se ass d’Fundament vun eiser Stäerkt, vum Asaz fir Land a Leit, a vun engem credibele Lëtzebuerger Bäitrag zu den Efforte vun NATO an EU.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Um Mäertesdag, Dag vum Schutzpatroun vun de Militär, erënnere mir dru wat dat bedeit:
Se ass d’Fundament vun eiser Stäerkt, vum Asaz fir Land a Leit, a vun engem credibele Lëtzebuerger Bäitrag zu den Efforte vun NATO an EU.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Solidaritéit ass eng Kärvaleur vun eiser Arméi.
Um Mäertesdag, Dag vum Schutzpatroun vun de Militär, erënnere mir dru wat dat bedeit:
Se ass d’Fundament vun eiser Stäerkt, vum Asaz fir Land a Leit, a vun engem credibele Lëtzebuerger Bäitrag zu den Efforte vun NATO an EU.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Um Mäertesdag, Dag vum Schutzpatroun vun de Militär, erënnere mir dru wat dat bedeit:
Se ass d’Fundament vun eiser Stäerkt, vum Asaz fir Land a Leit, a vun engem credibele Lëtzebuerger Bäitrag zu den Efforte vun NATO an EU.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Nous célébrons les 70 ans du Parlement BeNeLux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺!
La Directrice de la Défense du Luxembourg a réaffirmé notre engagement à renforcer notre coopération en matière de défense lors d'une table ronde "Puissance démocratique? Les parlements en partenariat pour la défense" au Sénat de Belgique
La Directrice de la Défense du Luxembourg a réaffirmé notre engagement à renforcer notre coopération en matière de défense lors d'une table ronde "Puissance démocratique? Les parlements en partenariat pour la défense" au Sénat de Belgique
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Nous célébrons les 70 ans du Parlement BeNeLux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺!
La Directrice de la Défense du Luxembourg a réaffirmé notre engagement à renforcer notre coopération en matière de défense lors d'une table ronde "Puissance démocratique? Les parlements en partenariat pour la défense" au Sénat de Belgique
La Directrice de la Défense du Luxembourg a réaffirmé notre engagement à renforcer notre coopération en matière de défense lors d'une table ronde "Puissance démocratique? Les parlements en partenariat pour la défense" au Sénat de Belgique
The Luxembourg Government Council @gouv.lu has decided to increase the Luxembourg Armed Forces contingent in the NATO Multinational Forward Land Forces Battlegroup in Romania from 30 to a maximum of 40 soldiers next year, to strengthen our deterrence and defence posture.
#WeAreNATO
#WeAreNATO
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Luxembourg Government Council @gouv.lu has decided to increase the Luxembourg Armed Forces contingent in the NATO Multinational Forward Land Forces Battlegroup in Romania from 30 to a maximum of 40 soldiers next year, to strengthen our deterrence and defence posture.
#WeAreNATO
#WeAreNATO
Luxembourg soldiers as part of the Eurocorps will participate in the 2026/27 European Union Battlegroup. Eurocorps again assumes the role of Force Headquarters for the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity. Up to 5000 🇪🇺troops contribute to the EU's rapid reaction posture.
📷 Eurocorps
📷 Eurocorps
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Luxembourg soldiers as part of the Eurocorps will participate in the 2026/27 European Union Battlegroup. Eurocorps again assumes the role of Force Headquarters for the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity. Up to 5000 🇪🇺troops contribute to the EU's rapid reaction posture.
📷 Eurocorps
📷 Eurocorps
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Wonderful concert last night by our Luxembourg Military Band, with the profits going to LUkraine asbl. Thank you for the beautiful voices of the 🇺🇦 military musicians! 🇱🇺🤝🇺🇦
@gouv.lu @defense.gouv.lu
@gouv.lu @defense.gouv.lu
October 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Wonderful concert last night by our Luxembourg Military Band, with the profits going to LUkraine asbl. Thank you for the beautiful voices of the 🇺🇦 military musicians! 🇱🇺🤝🇺🇦
@gouv.lu @defense.gouv.lu
@gouv.lu @defense.gouv.lu
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Journée de commémoration nationale 🇱🇺
Il y a 80 ans, la fin de la 2è Guerre mondiale marquait notre libération du fléau nazi. L’actualité nous rappelle combien il est essentiel de défendre les droits humains, de protéger la démocratie & de lutter contre toutes formes de haine.
📸SIP
@defense.gouv.lu
Il y a 80 ans, la fin de la 2è Guerre mondiale marquait notre libération du fléau nazi. L’actualité nous rappelle combien il est essentiel de défendre les droits humains, de protéger la démocratie & de lutter contre toutes formes de haine.
📸SIP
@defense.gouv.lu
October 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Journée de commémoration nationale 🇱🇺
Il y a 80 ans, la fin de la 2è Guerre mondiale marquait notre libération du fléau nazi. L’actualité nous rappelle combien il est essentiel de défendre les droits humains, de protéger la démocratie & de lutter contre toutes formes de haine.
📸SIP
@defense.gouv.lu
Il y a 80 ans, la fin de la 2è Guerre mondiale marquait notre libération du fléau nazi. L’actualité nous rappelle combien il est essentiel de défendre les droits humains, de protéger la démocratie & de lutter contre toutes formes de haine.
📸SIP
@defense.gouv.lu
From day one and as long as it takes: our military support to Ukraine is unwavering
Today we welcomed Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal in Luxembourg, to discuss Ukraine’s most urgent needs, the important work of the IT Coalition and possibilities for future cooperation.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Today we welcomed Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal in Luxembourg, to discuss Ukraine’s most urgent needs, the important work of the IT Coalition and possibilities for future cooperation.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
From day one and as long as it takes: our military support to Ukraine is unwavering
Today we welcomed Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal in Luxembourg, to discuss Ukraine’s most urgent needs, the important work of the IT Coalition and possibilities for future cooperation.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
Today we welcomed Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal in Luxembourg, to discuss Ukraine’s most urgent needs, the important work of the IT Coalition and possibilities for future cooperation.
@yurikobackes.bsky.social
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Great honour to welcome Minister of Defense of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Denys Shmyhal to Luxembourg. From day one we remain fully committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. Europe cannot be safe as long as Ukraine is not free.
#StandWithUkraine @defense.gouv.lu
#StandWithUkraine @defense.gouv.lu
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great honour to welcome Minister of Defense of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Denys Shmyhal to Luxembourg. From day one we remain fully committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. Europe cannot be safe as long as Ukraine is not free.
#StandWithUkraine @defense.gouv.lu
#StandWithUkraine @defense.gouv.lu
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At the NATO #DefMin Meeting, we discussed the reinforcement of our deterrence & defence posture - through increased investments, implementing our capability targets, ramping up our defence industry, enhanced vigilance and securing our skies with new counter-drone measures. @defense.gouv.lu
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At the NATO #DefMin Meeting, we discussed the reinforcement of our deterrence & defence posture - through increased investments, implementing our capability targets, ramping up our defence industry, enhanced vigilance and securing our skies with new counter-drone measures. @defense.gouv.lu
Luxembourg is stepping up its military support to Ukraine!
At NATO headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social announced that 🇱🇺 is contributing €15 million to Ukraine as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List #PURL initiative.
#StandWithUkraine
At NATO headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social announced that 🇱🇺 is contributing €15 million to Ukraine as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List #PURL initiative.
#StandWithUkraine
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Luxembourg is stepping up its military support to Ukraine!
At NATO headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social announced that 🇱🇺 is contributing €15 million to Ukraine as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List #PURL initiative.
#StandWithUkraine
At NATO headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social announced that 🇱🇺 is contributing €15 million to Ukraine as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List #PURL initiative.
#StandWithUkraine
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting to discuss
▫️strengthening deterrence and defence
▫️securing the Eastern flank
▫️hybrid threats
▫️ramping up military support to Ukraine
▫️strengthening deterrence and defence
▫️securing the Eastern flank
▫️hybrid threats
▫️ramping up military support to Ukraine
October 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting to discuss
▫️strengthening deterrence and defence
▫️securing the Eastern flank
▫️hybrid threats
▫️ramping up military support to Ukraine
▫️strengthening deterrence and defence
▫️securing the Eastern flank
▫️hybrid threats
▫️ramping up military support to Ukraine
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Great meeting with 🇪🇺 Commissioner for Defence and Space @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu 🤝
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs "Defence" Council tomorrow, we discussed the future Defence Readiness Roadmap, flagship projects and the importance of space for a stronger and more capable EU.
@defense.gouv.lu
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs "Defence" Council tomorrow, we discussed the future Defence Readiness Roadmap, flagship projects and the importance of space for a stronger and more capable EU.
@defense.gouv.lu
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Great meeting with 🇪🇺 Commissioner for Defence and Space @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu 🤝
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs "Defence" Council tomorrow, we discussed the future Defence Readiness Roadmap, flagship projects and the importance of space for a stronger and more capable EU.
@defense.gouv.lu
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs "Defence" Council tomorrow, we discussed the future Defence Readiness Roadmap, flagship projects and the importance of space for a stronger and more capable EU.
@defense.gouv.lu
To date, €1.2 Billion of ICT & cyber support for Ukraine Defence were successfully secured by the IT Coalition.
This week the 11th Steering Group meeting of the coalition led by Luxembourg & Estonia took place in Stockholm.
Thank you to all the coalition members!
#StandWithUkraine
This week the 11th Steering Group meeting of the coalition led by Luxembourg & Estonia took place in Stockholm.
Thank you to all the coalition members!
#StandWithUkraine
October 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
To date, €1.2 Billion of ICT & cyber support for Ukraine Defence were successfully secured by the IT Coalition.
This week the 11th Steering Group meeting of the coalition led by Luxembourg & Estonia took place in Stockholm.
Thank you to all the coalition members!
#StandWithUkraine
This week the 11th Steering Group meeting of the coalition led by Luxembourg & Estonia took place in Stockholm.
Thank you to all the coalition members!
#StandWithUkraine
Luxembourg is proud to contribute to NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Romania. Together, we are deterring aggression on NATO’s Eastern flank.
The recent violations of our Allied airspace, in Poland, in Estonia and in Romania, underline the seriousness of the threats we are facing.
The recent violations of our Allied airspace, in Poland, in Estonia and in Romania, underline the seriousness of the threats we are facing.
Stepping up defence cooperation between Romania & Luxembourg. Today I welcomed 🇷🇴 Minister of Defence. We signed a Letter of Intent to reinforce our cooperation. We also plan to increase our army’s presence in the NATO Forward Land Forces Battlegroup in Romania. #StrongerTogether @defense.gouv.lu
September 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Luxembourg is proud to contribute to NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Romania. Together, we are deterring aggression on NATO’s Eastern flank.
The recent violations of our Allied airspace, in Poland, in Estonia and in Romania, underline the seriousness of the threats we are facing.
The recent violations of our Allied airspace, in Poland, in Estonia and in Romania, underline the seriousness of the threats we are facing.
Minister of Defence of Romania Ionut Mosteanu & @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited the SES Satellites headquarters and LuxGovSat in Betzdorf. Through LuxGovSat, joint-venture of the 🇱🇺 Government & SES, we are already providing secure satellite communications capabilities to NATO, the EU and Allies.
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Minister of Defence of Romania Ionut Mosteanu & @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited the SES Satellites headquarters and LuxGovSat in Betzdorf. Through LuxGovSat, joint-venture of the 🇱🇺 Government & SES, we are already providing secure satellite communications capabilities to NATO, the EU and Allies.
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Visite d’adieu vum Grand-Duc Henri um Härebierg. En emotionalen Ofschloss no 25 Joer un der Spëtzt vun der Lëtzebuerger Arméi. 🇱🇺
Merci Altesse Royale!
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@defense.gouv.lu
Merci Altesse Royale!
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@defense.gouv.lu
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Visite d’adieu vum Grand-Duc Henri um Härebierg. En emotionalen Ofschloss no 25 Joer un der Spëtzt vun der Lëtzebuerger Arméi. 🇱🇺
Merci Altesse Royale!
📸 ©️ @letzebuergerarmei.bsky.social
@defense.gouv.lu
Merci Altesse Royale!
📸 ©️ @letzebuergerarmei.bsky.social
@defense.gouv.lu
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Thrilled to visit Luxembourg’s first pavilion at #DSEI2025 - an important step forward in terms of showcasing innovation by 🇱🇺 companies in the defence ecosystem & a strong contribution to Europe’s role as an ambitious defence actor. #LetsMakeItHappen 💪 @defense.gouv.lu
September 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thrilled to visit Luxembourg’s first pavilion at #DSEI2025 - an important step forward in terms of showcasing innovation by 🇱🇺 companies in the defence ecosystem & a strong contribution to Europe’s role as an ambitious defence actor. #LetsMakeItHappen 💪 @defense.gouv.lu
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Very constructive first meeting between Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, to discuss continued joint support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine and growing bilateral defence cooperation.
Very constructive first meeting between Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, to discuss continued joint support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine and growing bilateral defence cooperation.
September 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🇬🇧🤝🇱🇺
Very constructive first meeting between Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, to discuss continued joint support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine and growing bilateral defence cooperation.
Very constructive first meeting between Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, to discuss continued joint support to 🇺🇦 Ukraine and growing bilateral defence cooperation.
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Good morning from London🇬🇧 ! Happy to attend the Defence & Security Equipment International #DSEI UK 2025, a flagship defence event, with the first 🇱🇺 pavillion showcasing Luxembourg’s innovative potential. @defense.gouv.lu
September 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Good morning from London🇬🇧 ! Happy to attend the Defence & Security Equipment International #DSEI UK 2025, a flagship defence event, with the first 🇱🇺 pavillion showcasing Luxembourg’s innovative potential. @defense.gouv.lu
Luxembourg is big in Space!
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social & NATO Secretary General Rutte visited SES, a world leader in satellite communications from Betzdorf.
🇱🇺 Defence and SES are longstanding partners. Together we intend to launch GovSat-2, a second satellite for LuxGovSat.
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social & NATO Secretary General Rutte visited SES, a world leader in satellite communications from Betzdorf.
🇱🇺 Defence and SES are longstanding partners. Together we intend to launch GovSat-2, a second satellite for LuxGovSat.
September 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Luxembourg is big in Space!
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social & NATO Secretary General Rutte visited SES, a world leader in satellite communications from Betzdorf.
🇱🇺 Defence and SES are longstanding partners. Together we intend to launch GovSat-2, a second satellite for LuxGovSat.
Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social & NATO Secretary General Rutte visited SES, a world leader in satellite communications from Betzdorf.
🇱🇺 Defence and SES are longstanding partners. Together we intend to launch GovSat-2, a second satellite for LuxGovSat.
💬 “NATO remains the bedrock of our security"
At a press conference in Luxembourg, together with 🇱🇺 Prime Minister Luc Frieden and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, @yurikobackes.bsky.social highlighted Luxembourg’s contributions to collective deterrence and defence.
At a press conference in Luxembourg, together with 🇱🇺 Prime Minister Luc Frieden and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, @yurikobackes.bsky.social highlighted Luxembourg’s contributions to collective deterrence and defence.
September 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
💬 “NATO remains the bedrock of our security"
At a press conference in Luxembourg, together with 🇱🇺 Prime Minister Luc Frieden and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, @yurikobackes.bsky.social highlighted Luxembourg’s contributions to collective deterrence and defence.
At a press conference in Luxembourg, together with 🇱🇺 Prime Minister Luc Frieden and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, @yurikobackes.bsky.social highlighted Luxembourg’s contributions to collective deterrence and defence.