Defense invests in new hangar for 126 Griffon and Jaguar vehicles in Leopoldsburg

Belgium's Ministry of Defence has symbolically laid the first stone for new maintenance and storage facilities in Leopoldsburg, marking a significant investment in the modernization of its armed forces.

The new 30,000-square-meter complex represents an investment of 105 million euros and is specifically designed to accommodate 126 new Griffon and Jaguar armored vehicles. This project is a direct outcome of the military cooperation agreement between Belgium and France.

Lieutenant-General Lieven Vanheste stated that the existing infrastructure in Leopoldsburg no longer meets the technical and operational requirements for this new generation of military vehicles. "This transformation demands modern and adapted infrastructure. With this, we are taking a concrete and symbolic step in this project and continuing to build a strong, modern, and future-oriented Defence," he said.

The facility will include storage hangars, a maintenance complex, and a simulation center for training. The design emphasizes sustainability, utilizing no fossil fuels for heating and incorporating green zones for rainwater management. The construction, carried out by the consortium Cordeel-CIT Blaton-archipelago, began in 2023 and is expected to be completed by November 2027.