Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence

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Belgian arms maker FN Browning aims to further boost European presence  At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states' interest in security issues.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/26/belgian-arms-maker-fn-browning-aims-to-further-boost-european-presence  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Part of the EU's rearmament will take place here, in Hairstyle, Eastern Belgium.

00:09Behind these doors lies one of the world's leading manufacturers of small arms, FN Browning.

00:16The company opened its doors to Euronews to explain the keys to its success, since it

00:21supplies almost all NATO armies.

00:24Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, FN Browning has been in the spotlight, attracting

00:29government interest as the company also produces ammunition and integrated weapons systems.

00:35To give you an example, in June 2024, FNR-STAL signed a contract for 20 years with the

00:42Belgian Defense.

00:43For 20 years, we are going to produce all the small calibre munitions from the Belgian Defense.

00:48This type of partnership is fundamental because it gives us a long-term visibility.

00:52Concretely, since we have the commitment of the Belgian Defense to provide small calibre munitions

00:58auprès de notre entreprise, nous pouvons investir dans une nouvelle ligne de production.

01:01To stand out from the competition, FN Browning depends on the reliability of its equipment.

01:06While robots and machines are used to manufacture components, each part is checked by hand.

01:12Through its Rearm Europe plan, the EU aims to encourage cooperation between the 27 member

01:18states.

01:19FN Browning's clientele is also European, and FN Browning is seeking to strengthen this

01:24continental base.

01:25FN Browning is taking advantage of the political momentum generated by the European Union's

01:26800 billion euro rearmement plan.

01:37The company, which has 3,000 employees, is hoping to make the most of the European preference.

01:44The Belgian company claims that 90% of its suppliers are located on the continent.

02:02FN Browning is also European, and FN Browning has worked for a while.

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