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Three Belgian soldiers injured while on exercise in Scotland

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Posted on May 12, 2025

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Three Belgian Soldiers Injured in Scottish Military Exercise

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Three Belgian soldiers from one of the country's parachute regiments were injured while on exercise in Scotland, said Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever in a post on X on Monday.

He did not provide details.

Belgium is planning to increase its total defence spending to 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) this year, which is the minimum level agreed among NATO allies.

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

Three Belgian soldiers were injured in Scotland.
The soldiers are part of a parachute regiment.
Belgium plans to increase defense spending.
Defense spending will reach 2% of GDP.
The announcement was made by Bart de Wever.

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The article discusses the injury of three Belgian soldiers during a military exercise in Scotland and Belgium's defense spending plans.

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Belgium aims to increase its defense spending to 2% of its GDP, in line with NATO agreements.

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