First Heavy Marine Air Delivery (HMAD) drop campaign

10 Jun 2026, 00:00 → 12 Jun 2026, 19:00 Europe/Brussels

Naval Base - Graaf Jansdijk 1, 8380 Brugge (Zeebrugge)

                                                                                                                                                                             

 

INTRODUCTION

The Trainingcentre for Paratroopers – Parachuting Test Office in close cooperation with 15W and DG MR Sys organizes a HMAD (Heavy Marine Air Delivery) campaign from 8 to 18 June 2026 over the North Sea. 

This event is supported by multiple units and is truly a joint effort.

THEME

This drop campaign forms part of Belgian Defence’s capability development efforts related to DRHIBS (Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) and is in a military prospecting phase.

The activity will be conducted in close cooperation with Capewell and Kraken, with the primary objective of demonstrating a proof of concept.

REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

Due to limited capacity aboard the CPV and catering arrangements, participants are requested to confirm their attendance no later than 1 June 2026 via:

- the registration button below 

- Alternativly, via : cepara-srt@mil.be

Please indicate your preferred date (10 or 12 June) or provide a prioritisation if available for both dates.

 

Invitation Drop Campaign BELDEF.pdf

Wednesday 10 June

12:30 → 13:00 Arrival at Zeebrugge Naval Base

13:00 → 13:30 Security brief on the CPV Pollux

13:30 → 16:00 Departure: Light Lunch and briefing

16:00 → 16:30 Drop Event

16:30 → 19:00 End of Event