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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 07/10/2026

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social gave the opening speech of the 5th Conference of the Incubation Forum for Circular Economy in European Defence IF CEED, hosted by the European Defence Agency in 🇱🇺 Luxembourg stays committed to build a defence ecosystem that is circular, resilient, and sovereign.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 05/08/2026

The IT Coalition also serves as a platform for sharing hard-won knowledge &lessons learned on the battlefield and operational theatres within the coalition’s three thematic working groups: 1️⃣Battlefield Digital Innovation 2️⃣Cloud Services for Military Use 3️⃣Cyber Defence

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 05/08/2026

Since late 2023, the now 18 member nations of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group IT Capability Coalition – led by Luxembourg & Estonia– are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s ICT and cyber defence capabilities. To date, assistance worth €1.5 billion has been provided.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 13/07/2026

Luxemburg und Österreich stärken ihre Verteidigungszusammenarbeit: u.a. im Weltraum, Cyber, oder der Ausbildung von Militärpersonal. Anlässlich des Besuchs der Ministerin für Landesverteidigung in Luxemburg unterzeichneten Klaudia Tanner & @yurikobackes.bsky.social eine Absichtserklärung.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 07/07/2026

Strong supply chains for strong defence: Luxembourg joins the Defence Critical Raw Materials High Visibility Project at the Ankara #NATOsummit Defence Investment Forum. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 07/07/2026

At the Ankara #NATOsummit Defence Investment Forum, NATO‘s future Allied Early Warning & Control AEW&C capability was unveiled. 10 Saab GlobalEye will replace the aging AWACS E-3A aircraft. A European solution to secure our airspace. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 07/07/2026

At the #NATOsummit Defence Investment Forum, the Multinational MRTT Unit, launched by the Netherlands🇳🇱 & Luxembourg🇱🇺 welcomed Finland🇫🇮 as its newest member. A 10th Multirole Tanker Transport plane will join the fleet marking an important step for European air capabilities. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 22/06/2026

Satellite systems ground segments made in 🇱🇺 Defence Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and Minister of the Economy @lexdelles.bsky.social visited Hitec Luxembourg. Hitec is a key partner of Luxembourg Defence providing full & limited motion antennas for our space programmes e.g. LUXEOSys & LuxGovSat

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 18/06/2026

❝A stronger Europe & Luxembourg for a stronger NATO❞ NATO Ministers of Defence met in Brussels to prepare the upcoming Summit in Ankara and to discuss burden sharing, the NATO Force Model and delivering on the financial commitments of last year’s summit commitments. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 11/06/2026

Defence Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social received 🇺🇸 Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker & 🇺🇸 Ambassador to Luxembourg Stacey Feinberg. Ahead of next month’s NATO Summit in Ankara they discussed priorities, defence spending, turning investments into capabilities & the role of the industrial base.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 09/06/2026

Luxembourg and Lithuania are stepping up defence cooperation in Space 🛰️ With the signature of a Letter of Intent Minister of Defence of Lithuania, Robertas Kaunas, and Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social confirmed their ambition to elevate the already existing cooperation to a new level.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 20/05/2026

Investing in our defence – a necessary response in a challenging context Over the next three years, Luxembourg's defence investments will gradually increase by 0.1% of GNI each year from today's 2% to 2.3% by 2029. Today, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social presented our plan to Parliament

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 30/04/2026

Luxembourg is back in full force in Romania Today, after a one year transformation period, soldiers of the Luxembourg Armed Forces re-deployed in full force to the NATO Forward Land Forces in Romania. 🇱🇺🇫🇷🇧🇪🇪🇸🇷🇴 #WeAreNATO @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 24/04/2026

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social, together with Minister of Defence of Latvia Andris Spruds, visited SES & LuxGovSat headquarters in Betzdorf. Through the joint-venture of @gouv.lu & SES, Luxembourg is providing secure satellite communications capabilities to Allies.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 22/04/2026

Meeting of the #PESCO Military Mobility Project representatives in Luxembourg. Military Mobility is not merely a logistical matter, allowing for unhindered movement of military personnel and assets within EU borders via road, rail, air or sea.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 17/04/2026

After one year, the Luxembourg Armed Forces’ mission in Kosovo was successfully accomplished. Our Armed Forces, as part of the NATO Kosovo Force #KFOR, led a Benelux drone detachment. Today, the last Luxembourgish soldiers returned home from Kosovo. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 15/04/2026

In the fifth year of Putin’s full scale war of agression, Luxembourg and more than 50 allies convened virutally in support of Ukraine and a just and lasting peace. Important 34th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group #UDCG led by 🇩🇪🇬🇧. Luxembourg will not back down. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 26/03/2026

Le Luxembourg présente sa première Stratégie Industrie de défense. Objectifs: développer la base industrielle & technologique de défense 🇱🇺 #BITDL, innovation, intégrer la BITDL dans les chaînes de valeur UE et OTAN, et définir les intérêts essentiels de sécurité. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 23/03/2026

✍️Signature de deux Déclarations d'intention concernant: 🏭la coopération économique, industrielle et technologique en matière de défense et de sécurité 🛰️la coopération en matière de services et de capacités de communications par satellite pour la défense 🇧🇪🤝🇱🇺 @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 20/03/2026

Un partenariat renforcé 🇫🇷🤝🇱🇺 Visite de travail au Luxembourg de Catherine Vautrin, ministre des Armées et des Anciens combattants et signature ✍️ d’une déclaration d’intention sur le renforcement de la coopération industrielle. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/03/2026

Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited the NATO Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Force #NISRF and met with force commander Brigadier General John B. Creel. Luxembourg Defence is providing satellite communications for the RQ-4D Phoenix and the Allied ISR Forces.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/03/2026

At the Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited the aerial assets for maritime surveillance that Luxembourg Defence is contributing to EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. An essential contribution for the EU Operation to fulfil its tasks.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/03/2026

In Rome, at the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI Mission Headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social met with Operation Commander Rear Admiral Casapieri. Since 2020, IRINI implements the United Nations arms embargo on Libya & enhances EU maritime situational awareness in the Mediterranean.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 08/03/2026

Repatriation operations by Belgium & Luxembourg continue. Our binational A400M Unit is currently in the Middle East to bring 134 people, from Luxembourg, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, back to safety from Dubai to Hurghada, & from there with a charter flight to Brussels.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 05/03/2026

Besser Konditioune fir eis Militär - eng Unerkennung vun hirer essentieller Tâche Mat mat 59 vu 60 Stëmme huet d'Chamber haut d'Gesetz zur Erhéijung vum Gehalt vun eisen Zaldotinnen an Zaldote gestëmmt. A mat Unanimitéit gouf d'RICO Gesetz ugeholl. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 24/02/2026

Today, it has been 4 years since Russia launched its fully-fledged war of aggression against Ukraine. Luxembourg stood with Ukraine from the beginning. Our solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine is ironclad - today, tomorrow, for as long as it takes. 🇱🇺🫡🇺🇦 @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 13/02/2026

Closed-door high-level roundtable ❝Turning Women, Peace, and Security into Strategy❞ at @munsecconf.bsky.social #MSC2026 Hosted by Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social together with Women Political Leaders & hosted at @politico.eu Pub.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 12/02/2026

NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels ❝As we approach the Ankara Summit, let us remember that unity and solidarity will remain the true measure of our success. Percentages alone will not defend us, we need new capabilities, forces, and women and men in uniform.❞ @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 11/02/2026

🇱🇺Defence Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council #FAC Defence. Keeping up our military support to Ukraine 🇺🇦, bilaterally and at EU level, remains crucial, as we are entering the 5th year of Russia‘s war of aggression.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 09/02/2026

After their meeting, they visited SES, Luxembourg’s world leader in satellite communications. Luxembourg Defence & SES are closely working together, bringing cutting-edge government and defence SatCom capacities to NATO and Allies. 📸 Letzebuerger Arméi + SIP / Julien Warnand

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 09/02/2026

Minister of Defence @yurikobackes.bsky.social & Gen. Thull welcomed General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of US European Command, in Luxembourg. Heading the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe #SHAPE, #SACEUR leads all NATO military operations.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 21/01/2026

🟢 light for GovSat-2 Parliament voted 57/60 in favour of the law enabling Luxembourg Defence & SES to launch a 2nd communications satellite 🛰️ under our joint venture LuxGovSat. The state-of-the-art satellite will be built by Thales Alenia Space with 🇱🇺 industry involved. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 06/01/2026

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited ACTinBlack #ACT in Foetz, Luxembourg. Founded in 2013, ACT designs cutting-edge night vision systems for military and law enforcement. Luxembourg Defence has purchased night vision devices from ACT and supplied them to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 29/12/2025

2025 am Réckbléck 👀 ✅Nei Missiounen & Recrutementspak fir d‘Arméi ✅Decisioun d‘Defenseinvestitiounen op 2% ze erhéijen ✅NATO Sommet an nei Ziler, ë.a Loftverdeedegung a Rakéitenofwier ✅Support fir d‘Ukrain ✅Stäerkung vun der 🇪🇺 Defense Bereetschaft ✅Launch vum LUXEOSys 🛰️ @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 18/12/2025

E Mesurë-Pak fir de Recrutement an d‘Attraktivitéit vun der Arméi. D‘Arméi brauch méi Fraen a Männer! De Mesurë-Pak, deen @gouv.lu gestëmmt huet, gesäit signifikant Verbesserunge vir. Eng éischt wichteg Etapp: méi Gehalt fir Zaldotinnen an Zaldoten. 👉 gouvernement.lu/fr/actualite...

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 17/12/2025

Signature d’un partenariat industriel entre KNDS France, la Défense luxembourgeoise & le ministère de l’Economie dans le cadre de l’acquisition de véhicules Griffon et Jaguar pour l’Armée luxembourgeoise. Ce partenariat est un pas supplémentaire vers une Europe de la défense plus unie et plus forte.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/12/2025

“Luxembourg welcomes the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The goal must be a just and lasting peace. Looking ahead, in 2026, Luxembourg will commit at least €100 million in military support to Ukraine.” @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the 32nd Ukraine Defence Contact Group #UDCG

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/12/2025

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the Battle of the Bulge Commemoration at Schumanns Eck National Liberation Memorial Memorial, Luxembourg.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 26/11/2025

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social presented the 2026 Defence Budget draft to Parliament Defence Committee: €1.286 Billion A significant investment that will strengthen our Armed Forces and defence capabilities & allow to contribute our fair share to NATO’s deterrence and defence posture.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 18/11/2025

At the Berlin Security Conference, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social met with her Swedish colleague Pal Jonson. They discussed military support to Ukraine, the importance of coordination among the UDCG capability coalitions, current NATO dossiers and the Women, Peace & Security agenda.

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 11/11/2025

Solidaritéit ass eng Kärvaleur vun eiser Arméi. Um Mäertesdag, Dag vum Schutzpatroun vun de Militär, erënnere mir dru wat dat bedeit: Se ass d’Fundament vun eiser Stäerkt, vum Asaz fir Land a Leit, a vun engem credibele Lëtzebuerger Bäitrag zu den Efforte vun NATO an EU. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 07/11/2025

Nous célébrons les 70 ans du Parlement BeNeLux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺! La Directrice de la Défense du Luxembourg a réaffirmé notre engagement à renforcer notre coopération en matière de défense lors d'une table ronde "Puissance démocratique? Les parlements en partenariat pour la défense" au Sénat de Belgique

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 03/11/2025

The Luxembourg Government Council @gouv.lu has decided to increase the Luxembourg Armed Forces contingent in the NATO Multinational Forward Land Forces Battlegroup in Romania from 30 to a maximum of 40 soldiers next year, to strengthen our deterrence and defence posture. #WeAreNATO

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 03/11/2025

Luxembourg soldiers as part of the Eurocorps will participate in the 2026/27 European Union Battlegroup. Eurocorps again assumes the role of Force Headquarters for the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity. Up to 5000 🇪🇺troops contribute to the EU's rapid reaction posture. 📷 Eurocorps

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 16/10/2025

From day one and as long as it takes: our military support to Ukraine is unwavering Today we welcomed Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal in Luxembourg, to discuss Ukraine’s most urgent needs, the important work of the IT Coalition and possibilities for future cooperation. @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 15/10/2025

Luxembourg is stepping up its military support to Ukraine! At NATO headquarters, Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social announced that 🇱🇺 is contributing €15 million to Ukraine as part of the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List #PURL initiative. #StandWithUkraine

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 15/10/2025

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social at the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting to discuss ▫️strengthening deterrence and defence ▫️securing the Eastern flank ▫️hybrid threats ▫️ramping up military support to Ukraine

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 10/10/2025

To date, €1.2 Billion of ICT & cyber support for Ukraine Defence were successfully secured by the IT Coalition. This week the 11th Steering Group meeting of the coalition led by Luxembourg & Estonia took place in Stockholm. Thank you to all the coalition members! #StandWithUkraine

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Directorate of Defence @defense.gouv.lu · 24/09/2025

Minister of Defence of Romania Ionut Mosteanu & @yurikobackes.bsky.social visited the SES Satellites headquarters and LuxGovSat in Betzdorf. Through LuxGovSat, joint-venture of the 🇱🇺 Government & SES, we are already providing secure satellite communications capabilities to NATO, the EU and Allies.

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