October 13th marked a major milestone with the arrival of the first F-35 aircraft in Belgium, ushering in a new chapter for the Belgian Air Force and strengthening defense capabilities for the future.
Curtiss-Wright’s Role
Curtiss-Wright supports this advancement by supplying Aircraft Arresting Systems, including ESCO BAK-12, BAK-14, and MAAS, to enhance F-35 operations and NATO Air Forces’ interoperability.
Key Preparations and Installations
In 2023, preparations included commissioning the first Mid Runway Energy Absorber (MREA) ESCO BAK-12 at Florennes Air Base, with successful multiple cable arrestments at various speeds alongside the F-16 crew and CORTEX systems.
Full Operational Readiness
Florennes Air Base now features three new Cable Barriers and two Mobile Arresting Systems from ESCO, ensuring comprehensive support for F-35 missions.
MMC Consulting sp. z o.o. serves as the exclusive distributor in Poland, handling system installations, spare parts, and comprehensive services.
