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Belgium reactivates two military brigades to reinforce army; AP explains

(3 Feb 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Brussels, Belgium - 03 February 2026 1. Various of Belgian army soldiers marching in parade formation 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Lorne Cook, The Associated Press ++STARTS UNDER PREVIOUS SHOT, PARTLY OVERLAID WITH CUTAWAYS OF SOLDIERS MARCHING++ "Belgium's army is reactivating its first and its seventh brigades. It's part of a modernization of the kingdom's armed forces. The two brigades could need up to 3,000 troops. A recruitment drive has been happening in the armed forces over the last year. The move is part of the government's building up to deter strategy. That's aimed at bolstering the country's land forces so they can deal with future security threats. It's going to take two or three years to get these brigades up and running. Having them also going to allow Belgium to expand its role in international military operations. Similar troop build-ups are happening elsewhere in Europe as well. Russia's war on Ukraine is proof that conflict in Europe is no abstraction." 3. Various of Belgian army soldiers marching in parade formation STORYLINE: Belgium's army is reactivating its first and its seventh brigades. It's part of a modernization of the kingdom's armed forces. The two brigades could need up to 3,000 troops. A recruitment drive has been happening in the armed forces over the last year. The move is part of the government's 'building up to deter' strategy. That's aimed at bolstering the country's land forces so they can deal with future security threats. It's going to take two or three years to get these brigades up and running. Having them is also going to allow Belgium to expand its role in international military operations. Similar troop build-ups are happening elsewhere in Europe as well. AP video by Mark Carlson =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...