Ahead of Belgium’s 2025 National Day celebrations, the Belgian Army showcased its latest armored vehicles, including the Belgian-assembled Griffon 6×6, during full-dress rehearsals in Brussels. This event, more than ceremonial, serves as a key opportunity for the Belgian armed forces to demonstrate their modernization progress and operational readiness to both domestic and international audiences. The Griffon, part of the Scorpion program and assembled locally under a European partnership, will officially enter service soon, marking a significant milestone in Belgium’s defense transformation. The rehearsal featured a range of new military platforms and gave insight into Belgium’s broader efforts to strengthen interoperability with NATO allies while enhancing national defense capabilities. Displaying the Griffon vehicles publicly also reflects the country’s commitment to modernize its land forces with advanced mobility, protection, and digital systems. The National Day parade is not only symbolic of national pride but also a platform for the Belgian Army to show its evolving role within multinational missions and homeland security. The vehicles represent a tangible output of Belgium’s defense procurement priorities, signaling the beginning of a new operational phase for the army’s ground forces.
