There was too much resistance in the government to direct military support to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Minister of Defense Theo Francken (N-VA) is now trying a roundabout way. On Tuesday he invited representatives of the Gulf States to Ostend to show our latest (under)water drones. And will you also be able to sell them later? “There is a threat in the Strait of Hormuz. Our drones can provide a solution there.”
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If supplying weapons is not allowed, then just show off drones. Theo Francken: “Our drones can offer a solution”
Bytaketonews
May 5, 2026
