“The Comeback of the Belgian Defense and Arms industry”

It is often overlooked: the rearmament of Europe is also an economic mega-project. For Belgian defense companies, it is of extraordinary importance not to miss this wave of billions.

It is often overlooked: the rearmament of Europe is also an economic mega-project. For Belgian defense companies, it is of extraordinary importance not to miss this wave of billions.

Geopolitical unrest in Europe is causing more and more countries to increase their defense budgets. Advionics, based in Oostkamp (West Flanders), which produces military radar systems, is reaping the benefits.

New production hall to create 75 additional jobs at radar manufacturer Advionics: "Demand has surged due to increased European defense budgets."

“We are ready to assist in building a strong European defense industry,” says Jan Bonte, CEO of the Oostkamp-based military company Advionics.

Today, Minister of Defense Theo Francken visited Advionics, part of the Intersoft Electronics Group, to emphasize the growing importance of the Belgian defense industry in light of rising national defense budgets

Intersoft Electronics Group is pleased to announce that IDI, a prominent French private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in the company

Advionics, the Oostkamp-based global player in high-frequency electronics, recently launched not only an innovative radar antenna for frigates but will also be commissioning a multi-story production and R&D building later this year. Not a moment too soon, it appears.

Defense investments are increasing everywhere in Europe. That is good news for Advionics in Oostkamp, a developer and manufacturer of radar systems. “We are receiving more and more orders, extending to at least 2030,” says CEO Jan Bonte.