The Military Command of the Province of Namur has announced the organization of military exercises within the territory of several municipalities. These maneuvers will occur in multiple phases during August and September 2026.
From August 10 to 14, 2026, a navigation exercise will take place in the municipalities of Namur, Profondeville, Anhée, Dinant, Hastière, Yvoir, Andenne, and Beauraing. It will involve 30 personnel, 8 wheeled vehicles, 6 boats, and 1 aircraft.
A second phase, from August 17 to 18, 2026, will concern the municipalities of Namur, Profondeville, Anhée, and Yvoir. This raid exercise will mobilize 30 personnel and 5 wheeled vehicles. Low-altitude drone flights over private sites and the use of exercise ammunition are planned.
From September 5 to 10, 2026, tactical movements will occur in the municipalities of Profondeville, Anhée, Hastière, and Onhaye. The exercise will include 30 personnel, 10 wheeled vehicles, 1 helicopter, 1 airplane, and 4 UAVs. Low-altitude flights and the use of exercise ammunition are also announced.
Finally, from September 28 to October 2, 2026, a tactical movement exercise will be held over a wider area including Profondeville, Anhée, Onhaye, Yvoir, Dinant, Assesse, Gesve, Ohey, Havelange, Hamois, Houyet, Mettet, Hastière, Somme-Leuze, and Andenne. This exercise will involve 80 personnel and 25 wheeled vehicles, with the use of exercise ammunition.
