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Belgium orders five Cessna 408 SkyCourier transports for special forces

Belgium has ordered five Cessna 408 SkyCourier twin‑engine transports to support special operations forces, according to a defence strategy paper. The rugged turboprops, able to operate from short and unprepared strips, will provide organic light‑lift and tactical logistics for special‑forces missions.

Discovered 2026-01-31T10:10:04.511279-08:00 | 2026-01-31T10:10:04.511279-08:00

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  • Belgium has ordered five Cessna 408 SkyCourier transports, adding immediate short‑field light‑lift and tactical logistics capability tailored for special‑operations missions.
  • The purchase complements Belgium’s broader air capability refresh and force-modernisation trend, alongside recent trainer procurements and planned MQ‑9B ISR deployments (see source:22a01a97-386b-4cf4-b7d4-6c9de906f40c and source:f30503c1-db16-4019-b06a-657bc34e621f).

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