Belgium starts building a giant repair center for its army vehicles

Belgium laid the foundation stone for a 30,000-square-metre military-vehicle maintenance centre at Rocourt, near Liège, on October 27. The facility will be operated by LS², the joint venture of FN Herstal, John Cockerill Defense and Thales Belgium responsible for supporting army vehicles and onboard equipment under a 20-year agreement. John Cockerill covers vehicles and turrets, FN Herstal handles weapons, and Thales supports communications, sensors and computers, consolidating complementary maintenance responsibilities. Construction is expected to finish around July 2028, with approximately 200 recruits planned as the centre prepares to sustain current fleets and newer CaMo vehicles after manufacturer warranties expire.