Peter Hout

Belgian Defence

What are our F-16s above the Baltic states, or our fleet in West-African waters? Defence currently has a thousand soldiers deployed around the world on average, generally in coordination with other international partners. After all, we not only carry out peace-making and keeping operations or humanitarian efforts. Our soldiers are professional bridge-builders who intervene in conflicts, help out with disasters and restore calm. Defence takes action in unstable or unsafe countries. After all, the situation there will trickle through into our society as well. The quicker we can re-establish safety and prosperity over there, the better things will be for our country. Indeed, our own prosperity and high living standards are dependent upon a safe ‘open world'. Belgium is currently helping to improve the safety situation in the Middle East and the Baltic states. This increased safety means the population is less inclined to flee their country, which helps to curb the flow of refugees to Europe and Belgium. So, everyone benefits from Defence in all its forms, as everyone has a right to peace and safety. To make sure these missions have a happy ending, we are recruiting for roles both in the field and in support. Working for Defence? It's not just a job – it's an extraordinary experience for people whose hearts are in the right place.