DIRS at a glance
Belgium is steadfastly committed to enhancing its national security and defence capabilities, in alignment with the vital mission of safeguarding the nation and contributing to global stability. Recognising the importance of collaboration and synergy, Belgium’s defence strategy underscores the integration of efforts within the framework of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), as well as through bilateral and multilateral partnerships. This strategy aims to make a robust and equitable contribution through a diverse spectrum of civilian and military instruments.
To be successful and generate a meaningful impact, the DIRS will focus on four policy domains.
To make the follow-up and periodic adjustment of the DIRS and the specific supporting policy as effective as possible, a three-tier governance system has been put in place.
The government has established 15 technological focus domains that will be used as a priority to position the Belgian DTIB in a European and transatlantic context and to develop national autonomy in some niche domains.