Third World War coming nuclear attack war in Belgium

World War III imminent, nuclear attack war in Belgium and the Netherlands. Putin's update of nuclear doctrine and expected terrorist attacks. Preparation and protection. Update 20/02/2026

Trump's threats weaken NATO

On one hand, American President Donald Trump has strengthened Europe, but on the other hand, NATO's credibility is eroding due to numerous threats against its European partners. This conveys weakness that can be exploited by the Russians!

Update Russian nuclear doctrine

The update of the Russian nuclear doctrine has made it clear that Russia can use nuclear weapons first!

Russian Nuclear Preventive Strike

The advantages for the Russians if they attack first with nuclear weapons or a “Nuclear Preventive Strike” are somewhat nuanced by Western countries. But if Russia is the first to destroy a small, important NATO country with nuclear weapons, no one can 100% guarantee that the rest of the NATO countries will deploy the agreed “Second Strike Capability” to also attack Russia with nuclear weapons in retaliation. In the current relationship between Europe and America, this is highly doubtful.

Belarus and the Oreshnik hypersonic missiles

The Oreshnik hypersonic missiles are considered by Putin to be a superweapon against which Europe has no protection. By firing these nuclear hypersonic attack weapons from Belarus, NATO is forced to react to Belarus, and Moscow escapes a nuclear counter-reaction.

Some strategists claim that NATO's reaction would then be with conventional weapons, but how objective is this and how afraid is Putin of it? One can, of course, attack Russia with conventional weapons in response, such as sinking the Russian Navy, but then again, it is now lying uselessly in Russian ports, so... what does it matter to Putin?

The Russian nuclear preventive strike is now also causing fear within NATO because during the Cold War, plans were ready and Russian soldiers were trained to use nuclear weapons very quickly in the event of a war with NATO. They would first attack strategic locations in Europe with nuclear weapons, which would significantly limit NATO's conventional capabilities. It was assumed that a nuclear attack across all of Western Europe would cause such panic that there would hardly be any military resistance left. Russia would then conquer the remaining areas not contaminated with radioactive fallout with tanks.

Attack with a nuclear EMP weapon

A new threat, perhaps more realistic than a large-scale nuclear war, could come from an EMP weapon (Electro Magnetic Pulse) that burns out all electrical components in the vicinity. An EMP weapon can range from a man-made EMP (smaller weapons) to a military nuclear EMP weapon. A simulation of detonating a nuclear EMP bomb (nuclear bomb at high altitude or Russian nuclear weapons in space) shows that this can have severe consequences. Not only because the entire electrical network is completely destroyed in one fell swoop, but also due to the failure of various systems that depend on working electrical components, such as hospitals, water treatment, factories, all transport, agricultural machinery, ... up to nuclear power plants. Repairing all burned-out electric motors, transformers, and electrical controls can take months. Electricity, gas, and water could fail for months in such scenarios. Hence, an emergency kit to survive for at least three days. In the event of a military nuclear EMP detonation, various weapon systems can also be severely damaged, even to the extent that the army can be completely paralyzed and no longer able to retaliate. Protect your electronic equipment such as emergency radio and emergency generator against an EMP bomb! Wrap them in aluminum foil or store them in a grounded metal cabinet.

Attack with a nuclear torpedo

One of the latest new atomic weapons is the Russian nuclear torpedo Poseidon, which is detonated underwater off the coast of a certain country and causes a tsunami that floods the entire coastline. If a Russian nuclear Poseidon torpedo of 2 Megatons were to detonate off the Belgian coast near Blankenberge, a meters-high tidal wave of radioactive water would inundate a large part of West Flanders and also submerge a large part of Antwerp via the Western Scheldt. An emergency flood kit is then a good choice for those living by the sea.

Unattributable nuclear weapons

Unattributable nuclear weapons are portable nuclear bombs, dirty nuclear bombs, or other tactical nuclear bombs where there is no direct indication of who detonated the nuclear bomb. If a portable nuclear bomb were to explode in Kyiv or a nuclear power plant were detonated, Russia would deny having detonated it. There would be no evidence of a missile or aircraft that launched the nuclear bomb. If it were not certain that Russia, North Korea, Iran, or another group was behind the nuclear explosion, there would also be no counter-reaction.

If a cargo ship drops a nuclear bomb in the North Sea and detonates it only a month later, there would also be no evidence that Russia was behind the nuclear explosion, meaning there would be no nuclear counter-reaction.

End of START treaty on nuclear weapons between Russia and America

The end of the START treaty on nuclear weapons between Russia and America heralds a new era for a nuclear arms race. The old START treaty was already not being followed by the Russians and Americans. The United States wants a new treaty on nuclear weapons that also involves China, but China wants as many nuclear weapons as America and is still far from that. Several countries want to modernize or expand their nuclear arsenal.

A nuclear war cannot happen because…?

- Various researchers claim that a nuclear war cannot break out because even the smallest use of a nuclear weapon will escalate into a larger nuclear conflict where everyone will be destroyed. Unfortunately, this line of thought only applies to rational individuals and not to impulsive individuals who may see an escape in a new apocalyptic vision where large numbers of people can be sacrificed to maintain power.

So there is an advantage for the Russians in attacking first with nuclear weapons!

The chance of a nuclear conflict with Russia has never been so great.

Russia is de facto at war with NATO

According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia is de facto at war with NATO. Russian state television broadcasts weekly discussions on how to attack NATO countries with nuclear weapons. The Russian criticism that NATO will retaliate with nuclear weapons is nuanced. The Russian population is being prepared to participate in a rhetoric of major war with nuclear weapons against NATO. This leads Russia into a thought process where the use of nuclear weapons becomes self-evident.

Russia may have lost many (old) tanks in Ukraine, but new tanks roll out of Russian arms factories daily. Moreover, Russia has a lead with hypersonic missiles, while European laser weapons for protection against them are still in the development phase. The Russian nuclear arsenal continues to expand while Europe is losing the American atomic umbrella. Part of NATO's eastern flank is concerned about military escalation, and the idea of a drone wall to protect Europe is taking shape.

Belgium still has an old Federal emergency plan from 1991 for protection against a nuclear attack. The new Belgian government is busy making up for the delayed armament, but a new Federal emergency plan is underway.

Besides the previous government's advice to have an emergency kit, there are no general measures to make the Belgian population more resilient. The criticism of fear-mongering because the government wants to better prepare the population for a war leads to reluctance and passive behavior, which means that the resilience and protection of citizens are not updated.

Volunteer corps are being established in various cities to assist the population in an emergency. The B-FAST medical disaster team is also testing various locations in different provinces.

War medicine is becoming a compulsory subject in medical training to better prepare students for wartime conditions. Military first aid is also becoming more comprehensive because victims under drone threat remain on the battlefield with severe injuries for longer without being able to be treated in a hospital.

Several old barracks and quarters are being brought back into use, leading to a dispersion of military personnel across the entire Belgian territory. The quarters are also equipped with anti-drone defenses, which also increases overall resilience. With the military from the quarters, a civil cooperation is also emerging for the supply of goods and housing for military families. (Lombardsijde Barracks)

There are no known plans yet where cooperation with military resilience further increases civilian resilience.

Create your own emergency plan for a nuclear attack!

Emergency kit

After many European countries have already advised their population to have an emergency kit, an evolution is also noticeable. The soft preventive reference to natural disasters is giving way to objective danger scenarios such as war, cyber attack, natural disaster, and pandemic. The emergency kit 2026 is specifically designed to survive for 72 hours outdoors and, like the Belgian Crisis Centre prescribes, is separate from or an addition to the household emergency kit.

The intention is not to sow panic but to avoid hoarding situations like with the corona crisis.

Only 30% of Dutch people have items for an emergency kit at home, and only 12% of Dutch people have a complete emergency kit at home to survive for 72 hours!

In Belgium, this is significantly less! There was a small increase in the sale of small emergency kits by the Red Cross Flanders, which offered a basic emergency kit for 154.95 Euros. However, this basic emergency kit from the Red Cross does not contain water or emergency food to survive for 72 hours and therefore cannot be considered a complete emergency kit. The argument that no ready-made emergency kits are available in Belgium is complete nonsense.

link to Emergency Kits Belgium and Red emergency kits for 72 hours survival

In addition to the items put forward by the Belgian government, the European Commission also adds food to the list for survival. The general rule for an emergency kit is to ensure that one can survive for 72 hours without electricity, gas, water or internet. In addition, one must also take into account that payment systems may fail. Social contact with neighbours and paying with cash can solve many problems.  

War Emergency Kit 2026

The war emergency kit differs from the general emergency kit proposed by Europe and contains more items for personal protection against aggression and 72-hour survival in a bunker. The war emergency kit can be based on the current situation in Ukraine, where one can be without electricity, gas or water for a long time. In some countries, this goes even further, and it is anticipated that there will suddenly be a very large increase in the number of reservists, leading to a major shortage of military equipment.

For Belgium, this would mean that everyone of conscription age should have their own military equipment in Multicam or Woodland camouflage in their emergency kit.  

The Multicam equipment of the Belgian Army may not be sold privately, but as an alternative, the UF-PRO equipment is a full-fledged quality and replacement that is widely used at the front in Ukraine. 

Multicam is the new camouflage colour of the Belgian army. The Multicam camouflage colour is under an American patent, is widely used for the latest types of military clothing, and is generally more expensive than Woodland camouflage. Multicam is lighter in colour and fits better in urban environments. Link to our military equipment in Multicam. Multicam is also very popular in airsoft, but a lot of counterfeit clothing from China is used for this purpose. 

Belgian Woodland camouflage colour was and is still used to a limited extent in the Belgian Army. It is the old camouflage colour of the Belgian army, which is more suitable for wooded areas. Many ex-military personnel or people who have completed their military service still have Belgian Woodland clothing at home. There is no patent on the Woodland camouflage colour, and it is widely used for simple clothing models, which generally makes military equipment in Woodland colour cheaper than Multicam. Link to our military equipment in Woodland. 

Coyote coloured equipment is sometimes combined with Woodland equipment. Coyote is more suitable for sandy or desert environments, such as the coast.  Link to our military equipment in Coyote.

No permit is required for the purchase of a military bulletproof vest in a camouflage colour for private individuals or ordinary citizens, and it is legally permitted!

Emergency kit in two parts for 2026

The Belgian government intervenes and divides the emergency kit into two parts. The basic emergency kit for home and a bug-out bag intended to be taken during a flight or evacuation to a safer place. 

Bug-out bag emergency kit with sleeping bag, water and food for 72 hours of independent survival

In case of fire, flood, or aggression, the intention is to have all belongings in a bug-out bag to flee or evacuate to an emergency shelter such as a basement or underground garage, sports hall, or tent camp. A bug-out bag allows for 72 hours of independent survival and is a supplement or part of the larger general emergency kit. 

German bunker plan.

The German government is already preparing the German Army and German territory for World War III and has started a bunker plan to identify all available bunkers so that the population can seek shelter in case of a war with the Russians.

For Belgium, the new government has not yet taken drastic measures to protect its citizens, but it has made heavy investments in defence that should help defend Belgian territory and Europe. 

  • A new air defence system is being purchased to protect Belgian airspace, ports, and capitals. The new F35 fighter jets also significantly enhance the striking power of the Belgian air force.
  • Belgium is being confronted with the reality of drone warfare and is responding at an accelerated pace with an anti-drone plan and the purchase of counter-drone equipment.
  • The striking power of the Navy is being brought back up to standard with new frigates and extensive cooperation with the Dutch and French navies.
  • Ammunition supplies for the Belgian armed forces are being replenished. More soldiers, new aircraft, and armoured vehicles. Attention to civil protection and reservists.
  • The Belgian defence industry is again being supported with investments for arms production.
  • We are still waiting for the new Federal emergency plan, but a number of measures have already been proposed, including that every new underground garage must be reinforced and equipped with ventilation so that the underground garage can be used as a shelter or as an underground hospital in an emergency. (There will probably be different levels of protection, both against direct impact from bombs and protection against a nuclear winter).   

Hybrid attacks on Europe

All eyes of the security services are now focused on the Russian GRU Unit 29155, which has a rather notorious reputation for assassinations and sabotage actions in Europe. The GRU's sabotage actions are expanding to actual arson and destruction of important infrastructure, but not enough to provoke a military response from NATO. With the arrest of a Russian spy who had to dig up hidden explosive corn cans in Poland to attach them under drones, we are also getting a glimpse of a new kind of (sabotage) warfare that is coming our way. The blowing up of train tracks to sabotage arms transport has already occurred in Poland and can also spread further across Europe.

Drones have become the new weapon of the future. They are easily obtainable, can be easily fitted with a bomb, and can be deployed in swarms to cause much damage. Warnings are already coming from airports, military installations, fuel storage facilities, and toxic chemical products. Recent revelations that Israeli drones are hidden in Iran, ready to attack targets, also make us realise that Russian attack drones could be hidden in Europe. 

It is not new that Russia supports terrorism and tries to encourage extremist organisations to sow unrest in Europe. Young people are also approached to commit crimes. Although young people have little experience in using firearms, with video games, drone flight simulators, and 3D printers, young people can be made into an efficient destabilising force. Serious crimes and sabotage by young people between 14 and 16 years old are to be expected. The aggressive reactions of young people under 14, who commit arson and fire rockets at law enforcement and emergency services on New Year's Eve 2026, should be a wake-up call.

Banks in the Netherlands advise their customers to have some cash at home in case of a cyberattack on their payment systems. Cyberattacks could occur where hackers shut down banks, telephone, water and electricity companies, strategic businesses and hospitals. Fears are growing that hackers could attack the system of pumps and sluices in the Netherlands, which could cause large parts of the Netherlands to flood. Be prepared for the failure of banks, shops, water and electricity. Where will you go if the sluices overflow? Do you have a backpack ready with everything to survive in an emergency camp, sports hall or aid station? 

Security services should consider that jammers and signal disruptors could be activated by Russian secret services, which could cut off radio communication with their security agents.  

A hybrid attack on Europe is a real attack!

Every NATO country has already faced a hybrid attack from the Russians. Be it the assassination of strategic individuals, setting important buildings on fire, or blowing up strategic infrastructure by Russian secret services. The term "hybrid attack" is a sweet sauce over what is a destabilising and military sabotage attack and has the consequence that the population does not take the threat seriously. Some security services recommend no longer using the term "hybrid attack" but instead referring to the reality of the situation, such as a cyberattack or Russian sabotage attack. 

The cutting of cables in the Baltic Sea by ships commissioned by Russia is considered an action of the Russian navy. The declaration that Russia is de facto at war with NATO will make these hybrid attacks much more intense.  

Organized terrorism. In the past, it has already been shown that Russia was also involved in certain terrorist organizations. Terrorist attacks by IS or criminal organizations through payments from Russia can no longer be ruled out. After the deadly shooting in Sydney, IS calls for attacks in Belgium. 

Drones over strategic locations in Europe are described as a form of hybrid attack, but in reality, it is a real conventional military tactic in which drones hinder the general operation of those locations and thereby collect information and pinpoint the strategic infrastructure that can then be used to prepare an attack or determine a target.  

Manipulating information, fake news, or encouraging extremist organisations that oppose the protection of Europe or the European defence industry are a form of hybrid attack. AI-generated fake news, video, and social media become a powerful weapon for the Russians in this regard. 

More sabotage attacks are expected. Now that various European companies are making their workplaces in Europe available for the production of weapons by Ukrainian defence companies, they are becoming a new target for saboteurs on the European mainland. The Estonian Foreign Minister warns that Russian detainees who have fought on the front in Ukraine will be sent to Europe to create chaos and carry out attacks. European security services report that the Russian Wagner Group is now being used by the Kremlin to commit sabotage in Europe.  

Putin dominates the hybrid field and holds the initiative, while NATO reacts weakly out of fear of escalation.

European countries are starting to work together to stop the Russian drones that are appearing everywhere over strategic locations in Europe. Europe, with its densely populated cities, cannot simply shoot drones out of the sky, as this could cause ammunition or drone debris to fall into densely populated cities and cause casualties. 

In addition, many suspicious drones above strategic locations in Europe were probably manufactured or assembled locally in Europe, meaning there are many spies, saboteurs, and collaborators in Europe.  

Belgium appointing a "drone general" is a first step in raising awareness about the threats of drones and shaping the battlefield of the future. 

The Belgian army has already heavily invested in an anti-drone detection system and the neutralisation of hostile drones. With this, the Belgian army possesses layered drone protection according to the latest technical innovations. Drones have become the dominant weapon on the current battlefield, and besides acquiring shotguns, there are also new weapon developments that are more attuned to combating drones. The concept of the resilience of the Belgian population, after the emergency kit, has not yet adapted further to the changes on today's drone battlefield. (emergency kits with bullet and splinter proof vests are available). The fear of drones among the Belgian population is increasing.   

Anti-drone emergency kit Belgium 72h survival during drone attack

Due to the cooperation of anti-drone teams from various NATO countries, peace has returned to Belgian airspace. 

Citizen response (resilience)

Some people are afraid of these unknown drones. Personal protection and emergency kits are back in the spotlight.

If those drones above Belgium carry explosives, we have a problem!

   Anti-drone protection, fragment-resistant clothing

NATO troops not ready for drone warfare. 

It appears that NATO leadership has not closely followed the era in which warfare is rapidly evolving. A few years ago, there were already reports that the military training provided in Europe was insufficient for soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine?

During the NATO exercise Hedgehog 2025 in Estonia, objective training was conducted, and 10 experienced Ukrainian drone pilots were allowed to attack a large NATO force of 16,000 men with dozens of armored vehicles. 

This painfully revealed that, in reality, the NATO force is completely unprepared and unequipped for a real drone war as it would be conducted by the Russians today. The positive aspect is that an important lesson was learned, but this lesson has not yet been implemented by NATO forces, and even though there are daily reports about drone warfare, there is not enough open-mindedness to equip NATO troops in the short term for the battlefield situation as it is today and will be tomorrow. In fact, every NATO soldier on the front line should have an FPV drone and a kinetic anti-drone weapon. 

Dutch anti-drone challenge 

Due to the variety of threatening drones, the Netherlands is looking for a variety of anti-drone measures and the government has issued an "anti-drone challenge" where Dutch companies can develop their vision and innovations to combat different types of drones. In Russia too, most drone innovations were developed by small companies and later acquired by large state-owned enterprises. 

A new company, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA), is also active in the field of firearms and ammunition to resume manufacturing weapons and ammunition in the Netherlands.  

Belgium is less open-minded, and Flanders is still struggling with the Walloon arms monopoly. For the Flemish patent application BE2003/0359, a munitions project was classified and not released in time.

Archival photo patent application BE2003/0359 - Belgian ammunition patent 1015378A5 light armor-piercing ammunition for personal defense weapons was classified, preventing ammunition production from starting in West Flanders at that time. Info project 9x19mm AP 6.3. This project from the old Flemish CRISAT program remains useful because it can be applied in various calibers and because it has a higher penetration capability than the 5.7x28mm Five Seven pistol. 

Ultimately, damage was inflicted by the Intellectual Property Office and the Ministry of Defence on a Flemish company, and this damage was never compensated or repaired. The company was dubiously prosecuted and shut down (but acquitted), allowing the Belgian State to evade a claim within the statute of limitations. These are all unsavoury actions that ultimately disadvantage Belgian defence. (It's not because you develop a new technology and apply for a patent that your case is then secure. Defence can classify any design/patent, preventing you from doing anything with your invention!) In America's national security strategy, President Trump refers to Europe not meeting the expected armament. If a war with Russia is expected within 2 to 3 years, you would also expect weapons production to be started in every municipality in Belgium to compensate for the shortage of weapons and ammunition...?  

The establishment of a new Dutch arms company can also have advantages for the arms projects developed in Flanders. Flemish arms and ammunition developments were previously blocked to avoid jeopardizing the survival chances of Walloon FN Herstal (production lines 5.7x28mm, Five-Seven and P90), which were of course also of strategic importance for the arms supply of the Belgian Army. Nowadays, there is a general shortage of ammunition, and a BENELUX collaboration with a Dutch arms company can offer new opportunities for Flemish companies.  

PS. The Dutch army did not select the Belgian Five-Seven pistol in 5.7x28mm caliber but rather the Glock 17 Gen4 in 9x19mm caliber as the standard military pistol. A significant number of large NATO countries have stuck with the 9x19mm caliber, including; America, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France... and most European countries.  

Archival photo Glock 17 caliber 9x19 AP 6.3 mm from old Flemish CRISAT project. The ammunition project was temporarily classified in Belgium. 

During the Flemish CRISAT project, the designer was of the opinion that the 9x19mm NATO caliber would never be replaced, which is in line with the thinking of the Dutch army who also preferred the Glock 17 in 9x19mm caliber. With the new threat of war, the question of uniformity and which standard caliber NATO will select for handguns arises again. This ammunition can be stopped by adding a hard ballistic plate minimum class 3+ to a soft 3A ballistic vest, thereby increasing civilian resilience. 

Protection for police and security agents.


The bulletproof vests for police are already resistant to Kalashnikov rifles but are in dark blue. The same bulletproof vests can also be ordered in black, suitable for security guards. New covers for old bulletproof vests are available if the old vests cannot carry harder ballistic plates. The Mercury plate carrier class 4 ICW can be worn over a standard bulletproof vest as protection against military weapons. 

Police services should ideally refrain from imposing extreme and typical Belgian technical requirements on their ballistic vests. If they are too demanding, only one manufacturer will be able to produce these vests, and if that manufacturer cannot deliver, there will be no other options. 

For security guards, it is legally mandatory to carry a first aid kit. Some police officers also carry a small first aid kit.

For the civilian population, we recommend a discreet bulletproof vest as general protection against knife attacks, bullets, grenade shrapnel or bomb fragments to be better protected against terrorist attacks or drone attacks. 

We would like to point out once again that in a crisis situation, all bulletproof vests in wholesale will be reserved by the government, and it will be very difficult for a civilian to acquire a bulletproof vest. A bulletproof vest and helmet belong in your emergency kit!

The Dual use stab and bullet-resistant vest MT-PRO 3A(06) GEN 7 or the slightly thinner protection FLEX-PRO 3A(06). The sturdy Patrol vest or the Rhino can also be worn discreetly under clothing.

In case of emergency, these vests can be upgraded to class 4 with hard ballistic plates against Kalashnikov rifles. 

As protection against war or terrorist attack, we recommend a full-fledged bulletproof vest with helmet, which you can now get with a free 72-hour emergency kit included. Also see our 

For parents with small children, there are also bulletproof T-shirts. These are unfamiliar to children and appear as normal clothing, thus avoiding anxiety in children when these T-shirts are seen. There are two protection levels: the NIJ-2 comfort, which is more appreciated by women, and the Flex-Pro NIJ-3A(06), which offers higher protection.

We notice an increased demand for bulletproof vests for children. It is somewhat logical that children are also protected by a bulletproof vest if they accompany their parents, who also wear one. Some of our bulletproof vests in XSmall size can be used for the protection of children aged 6 to 7 and with a minimum height of 1.25m. The Extra Small bulletproof vest can then be adjusted to the child's size by setting the Velcro closures to the minimum. As the child grows, the closure can be opened further, allowing the vest to be used for several years.

For protection against arson in department stores, various types of fire-resistant clothing are available that can protect you against severe burns. An aramid undershirt can prevent clothing from burning into the skin, thereby limiting the percentage of burned skin and increasing the chance of surviving severe burns. 

Link to stab-resistant and cut-resistant clothing

Cut-resistant clothing not only protects against knife wounds. The strong cut-resistant fabric also offers a degree of protection against grenade shrapnel or bomb fragments from FPV drones. Given that 80% of casualties in a war are caused by shrapnel from an explosion, cut-resistant and fragment-resistant clothing can increase your resilience. 

Cut and fragment-resistant combat trousers 

From Ukraine, there are many images of soldiers with severe leg injuries. Hand grenades or bombs dropped by drones fall to the ground and explode low to the ground, causing serious injuries to the legs of soldiers and civilians. In response, cut-resistant, stab-resistant, and fragment-resistant trousers are available that can significantly reduce injuries from flying shrapnel.

New ideas on personal protection are urgently needed. 

Link to blog about new threats

There are already reports of more 9x19mm steel-core bullets being found in criminal circles, and it could also be a form of hybrid warfare. Russian military ammunition in calibers 7.62x25mm, 9mm Makarov, 9x19mm, and 9x21mm Russian comes with a steel core that can penetrate the soft bulletproof vests worn by police or security guards. For this, hard ballistic plates are needed to stop this steel-core ammunition. The current ballistic protection level of NIJ-3A, HO1, or HO2 for personal protection must be upgraded to a minimum of NIJ-3+ class.

Super lightweight ballistic plate class 3+ PGD S-LW-ICW+

Link to class III+ bulletproof vests

This can be achieved by adding extra NIJ-3+ ICW ballistic plates to an existing bulletproof vest or by opting for NIJ-3+ Stand Alone plates in a plate carrier. A Class 4 vest offers even heavier protection. This will also become a necessity for emergency services in the near future. New saboteurs from Russia will not use old soft lead-core ammunition but new steel-core ammunition!

President Trump and the consequences in the post-Iran war era

The refusal of European countries to assist America in its war with Iran will not be without consequences. The fact that a number of European countries have closed their airspace to American fighter jets, or have not granted permission to land at their airports in Europe, has angered the Americans. The Trump administration's threat to (again) leave NATO is very serious this time.

It appears that NATO Secretary General Marc Rutte will have to adopt an objective stance to keep the Trump administration within NATO.

Iran was working on nuclear and long-range weapons that could strike NATO countries, in cooperation with the axis of evil: Russia, North Korea, and China. It is a poor excuse not to support America because Europe was not warned in advance of the American attack on Iran. However, Europe needs time to make decisions and organize itself.

It seems that Mark Rutte distinguishes between the European countries that (later) supported America and the European countries that did not fulfill their NATO obligations.

Spain and Germany clash with the Trump administration. Trump is sharpening relations with NATO by threatening to withdraw 5,000 American soldiers from Germany and threatening not to supply a number of long-range missiles.

Things have not been going well between the Trump administration and Europe for some time.

The American ambassadors in various European countries have been tasked with importing the Trump vision, and there have already been several clashes with European governments, including in France, Poland, and also Belgium.

Trump's threats against other NATO countries such as Denmark and Canada will not be forgotten quickly in Europe. These are not idle threats that could well become a reality.

All European countries already have a B-plan ready in case Trump leaves NATO, and most European countries realize that Europe must become stronger, both militarily and economically, if they do not want to be on the menu of the great powers. The attitude of the European countries also causes an internal European conflict between countries that take European defense seriously and a number of countries, governments or parties that want to postpone their military investments or do not consider them necessary.

The idea of a multi-speed Europe is back in the spotlight, with countries within NATO that take defense very seriously and appreciate America's support as an ally, and a number of countries that do not feel the Russian threat and do not want to make major military investments.

Trump's unpredictability fuels Putin's aggression, and several countries on Europe's northern flank are taking far-reaching measures for the protection and resilience of their populations. Rifle training for civilians in Poland and Norway reports that the government can claim all goods for the army if something dramatic were to happen. We point out that we offer advanced war survival kits in our store with numerous items to survive in an emergency situation, both in case of a hybrid and a military threat. In an emergency, the government will claim all useful survival products for the army and police from wholesalers, leaving nothing available for civilians in stores! Be prepared and ensure you have a complete emergency kit!

F-35 Lightning II cap

The American F35 Lightning II fighter jet is once again being discussed because all software updates are in unreliable American hands, but even with only 80% of its electronic capabilities, the F35 fighter jet is still better than all other old European fighter jets because it is virtually invisible to enemy radars. The Belgian Government has decided to proceed with the order of 11 new F35 fighter jets because this is a request from NATO and because there is no alternative with similar performance. The F35 program has no technical problem but a Trump problem.

The jab by Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the future French-German sixth-generation fighter jet is, of course, justified. France wants a fighter jet that can land on an aircraft carrier and carry nuclear weapons, while Germany does not need such capabilities. This European aircraft project is severely delayed and will probably never materialize, although there are already rumors that two types of fighter jets could be developed. Belgium rightly chose the F35 Lightning II, the first of which were delivered in 2025 and the rest will be delivered in 2027. Fortunately, Belgium chose the F35, otherwise, we would be without modern fighter jets for the next 15 years. Just as Orbán lost his power overnight, the Trump threat could also be over overnight!

Is Friedrich Merz's entire stance nonsense? No! The shoe also pinches between the vision of transatlanticism and European strategic autonomy. The technical characteristics envisioned by the Bundeswehr are much closer to Finnish Flygsystem 2020 fighter jets that are to replace the Gripen than to the French Dassault vision. The F35 Lightning II is the perfect interim solution that can be put into immediate use, and Germany is now also considering purchasing more F35 fighter jets. There have been various attempts, including by French President Macron, to restart the future European aircraft program. The Trump threat to Europe again casts doubt on the European F35 fleet, which is supported by a dozen European countries. A B-plan is slowly taking shape for another European fleet of modernized Eurofighter jets that, like the modernized American F15EX, are robust workhorses in the air.

Is a European army pointless? The establishment of a European army could be particularly interesting because it would allow for uniformity and standardization, which could significantly increase and accelerate European industrial production capabilities. Currently, within NATO, there are hundreds of different weapon systems.

France is quietly rising as a European leader militarily independent of the United States, possessing its own nuclear military arsenal. I respect the call from Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken to no longer report on European nuclear weapons.

Germany has several large strategic American bases on its territory and, with its large defense industry, aims to become the strongest country in Europe.

NATO, together with President Trump, has agreed to a larger presence in the Arctic and a permanent presence in Greenland.

Europe has shown great unity and cohesion when it was under immense pressure from Trump. A common criticism of Europe is that it talks too much but does little. President Zelensky also criticizes, although he receives billions in aid from Europe. Ukrainian President Zelensky is very grateful to Europe but made some valid remarks in Davos that rubbed many the wrong way. The fact is, with Euros alone, you can't shoot back at the Russians. Ukraine needs military hardware!

The rearmament of Europe is progressing at a snail's pace. Although Mark Rutte praises the defense industry, there is still the question of why production is so slow. Only a few industrial sites were expanded with a rather limited production capacity in the hands of existing arms companies, while no general production was established. Weapons production in Europe is too dependent on politics and industrial monopolies, and not on military oversight and organization.

  • Why has Europe not yet supported Ukraine with millions of drones?
  • Why is the production of 155mm ammunition still insufficient?
  • Why is drone and air defense capacity so limited?
  • Arms companies complain that Europe only talks but doesn't provide money for orders.
  • Why can America board oil tankers from the Russian shadow fleet while Europe only talks about it? Meanwhile, several oil tankers from the Russian shadow fleet have already been boarded and impounded, including by France and now also the Belgian army, after which they will be impounded in Zeebrugge.

Although Mark Rutte, as NATO Secretary-General, has done an excellent job of keeping NATO and Trump together, criticism of his pro-Trump stance in Europe is growing. Mark Rutte is a master at defusing dangerous situations between NATO and Trump, but after Trump's threat against a European NATO member, Denmark, with a possible military invasion of Greenland, even the Belgian Prime Minister is no longer convinced whether Trump is still an ally of Europe. Mark Rutte points out that Trump has made NATO stronger and exudes unlimited confidence in Trump, but because Trump has threatened Europe with military force, trust in America has been seriously damaged.

There is a growing desire among many European countries to have a European pillar within NATO or a kind of standing European force under a European Security Council independent of the Americans. A European force with European weapons that cannot be disabled with a snap of the Americans' fingers. The fact that American President Trump threatened another NATO country with military force for weeks is a red line crossed for many European countries, requiring a military response. Some European leaders disagree with Mark Rutte's assertion that Europe cannot defend itself and should just keep dreaming. Even the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, responds with "dear Mark, there are different levels to which Europe can defend itself". Maybe not 100%, but more every day...

America remains the greatest military power, and Europe bites back when truly under pressure.

Several European countries are repatriating their gold reserves from American banks due to the unpredictable behavior of US President Trump. This is a financial signal that European banks no longer trust America and the Trump administration, leading to a weaker dollar.

As a result of the American trade war and Trump's military threat to attack a European country, Europe is seeking other trading partners and is signing a mega trade deal with India. The Trump administration is dissatisfied and surprised that after American threats, Europe is seeking out other friendlier trading partners.

Europe and Ukraine

The accession of Ukraine to the European Union and NATO is still being held back by a number of countries. The fact is that Ukraine now has the most experience in defending itself against Russian aggression and protection against drones. The Ukrainian armed forces are now helping NATO with realistic training in modern drone warfare and are also helping the European arms industry to better prepare for a war industry. There is therefore a broader cooperation between Europe and Ukraine.

Peace in Ukraine

Hard work is being done to bring about a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine, but it is becoming increasingly clear that this is pointless. Putin has now openly declared that he will not give up his ideals. Moscow would be too close to the new borders with NATO, and accepting this would be a strategic defeat. In reality, Russia does not control all the territories needed to secure Moscow. Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv have failed in the past.

To achieve peace, President Zelensky would have to cede large parts of Ukraine to the Russians, but even then, it is doubtful whether Putin only wants a buffer zone in Ukraine. Peace negotiations are meaningless without the capitulation of the Ukrainian army.

Russia is expanding its war economy and rebuilding its material losses, much more than what they would need to win the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, these new weapons have become more modern and are not even going to the front in Ukraine. Putin is keeping the battlefield hot with old Soviet weapons and sending his newest weapons to the NATO eastern flank, threatening the Baltic states with a new troop buildup.

A victory for Putin in Ukraine would pave the way for an attack on Europe. European countries realize they must continue to support Ukraine because they are not ready for a direct war with the Russians. If the war is not fought in Ukraine, it will be fought on the European mainland. Several European countries see this as strategically important to pin down the Russian army in Ukraine and provide Ukraine with their own modern weapons taken from their national military stocks.

Attempts to achieve peace have made the situation dynamic, and something changes every day, but unfortunately, these changes are not for the better.

Peace negotiations turn into discussions about the discussions of the discussions about a ceasefire and peace. The only thing achieved is a European-Ukrainian stance, but there has been no concession from the Russian side.

Russia reports that it has moved Oreshnik hypersonic missiles with nuclear capability to Belarus after accusing Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin with a drone attack on his country residence in Valdai. The CIA has provided evidence to President Trump that this is not true. Russia claims it wants to conquer a larger buffer zone in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions. The peace talks and President Trump's flip-flop attitude further encourage Putin to continue the war. The question is no longer whether there will be a war in Europe, but when the war will come to Europe.

Ukraine is attacking the Russian shadow fleet of oil tankers, and Russia is threatening to attack Ukrainian ports and the allies supporting Ukraine. Odesa is taking heavy Russian blows from drones and ballistic missiles on the city and port.

Even if peace were to come to Ukraine, the situation where the Baltic Sea is surrounded by NATO countries is also unacceptable to the Russians and is guaranteed to become a new conflict area. NATO's eastern flank will become more involved in the conflict with confrontations in the air, in the Baltic Sea, and in the border areas with the Baltic states, Poland, and Finland. It will be a new kind of war with sabotage and drones.

Predictions and Hypotheses

To what extent predictions are credible we leave aside, but various seers speak of an assassination attempt on Russian President Putin and the outbreak of a war in Europe. An assassination attempt on Putin would occur because he is considered too weak and does not dare to resort to nuclear weapons. The takeover by a deranged Russian general would lead to a (limited) nuclear conflict in Europe.

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China

The war in Ukraine is no longer regionally confined. Russia is uniting its allies North Korea, Iran, and China into a military cooperation. China's defense strategy, which has actually been waging a hybrid war against the West for years, and its military buildup with preparations for a military conflict are becoming increasingly visible. Economic activities, trade, and the accelerated large-scale expansion of their military capabilities are all part of China's defense strategy. China has taken control of the production of a large part of strategic goods while Europe paid no attention. Military exercises and preparations are visible via satellite, with the result that the Americans are also preparing for a military conflict with China. It is expected that Russian and Chinese cooperation will be further expanded and strengthened.

It is clear that America can only limit itself to military conflicts in the Middle East and the South Pacific. Any further conflict with the Russians will have to be fought by the Europeans. Hence, the Third World War is getting closer and closer.

Opening of a second front with an attack on Eastern Europe

The Baltic states, Finland, and Poland point to the large troop buildup on NATO's Eastern Flank and warn that Russian forces are now ready to open a second front. The "little green men" who previously conquered Crimea are already appearing on the border with Estonia. An attack on NATO's Eastern Flank would halt arms supplies to Ukraine and give the Russians a chance to defeat the Ukrainian army.

Red line as minimum reaction time to protect Moscow from NATO attacks. Yellow line is the desirable reaction time to protect Russia from NATO.

Here, it immediately becomes clear what is at stake. Northern Ukraine, eastern Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are just as dangerous for Moscow as Ukraine and are too close to Moscow. They pose a strategic danger to the Russians that, according to them, must be neutralized. It is desirable for the Russians to control an even larger part of NATO's eastern flank. Poland, as a NATO country, is the strongest country that can offer the most resistance and logically should be dealt with first. Romania is another NATO country that poses a threat to the Russians. Recent Russian drone incidents over Poland and Romania indicate that Ukraine is not Putin's ultimate goal.

The opening of a second front in Eastern Europe does not necessarily have to be large-scale. A number of aggressive border violations in the Baltic states would immediately lead to a kind of panic reaction within NATO and provoke a large troop buildup on the Eastern Flank. This would cause a large European arms supply to the Eastern Flank of Europe and halt arms supplies to Ukraine.

Is Russia too weak to open a second front?

  • The Western propaganda that the Russians are out of weapons is unfounded, especially since the Russians are supported with weapons and even personnel from Iran, North Korea, and China. Every week, new records are broken for the number of drones fired at Ukraine.
  • The propaganda that Russia can no longer survive economically is nonsense. The Russian population will adapt to the difficult economic conditions and inconveniences, supporting the motherland. Russians are extremely patriotic!
  • The large number of Russian casualties makes little impression on Putin. Firstly, Putin denies being responsible for these casualties, and furthermore, Russia has different standards than Europe. In the Battle of Stalingrad, 1.1 million Russian casualties fell just to retake one city!
  • The Russian army is innovating and has made significant progress with new drones, new missiles, and new tanks. The Russian army known today is the old Soviet army.

Opening a third front from Russia's Kola Peninsula

The Russian threat in the Arctic region is mainly due to the many nuclear bases on the Kola Peninsula, where the Russian nuclear submarine fleet and Russian nuclear ballistic missiles are stationed.

Norway fears that Russia could open a third front because there are many military bases in northern Norway that can be the first to detect Russian nuclear submarines and ballistic nuclear missiles. The Russian nuclear submarines coming from the Kola Peninsula and intending to sail to the Atlantic Ocean are vulnerable in the narrow passage between the Arctic ice and the northern coast of Norway.

Norway fears that the Russians will invade the Norwegian border to overpower the military installations that could damage Russian nuclear submarines and ballistic nuclear missiles. The Russian nuclear submarines would aim to sail from the Kola Peninsula along the Norwegian coast, via the northern coast of England and Ireland, and also via the North Sea, to the Atlantic Ocean, where they could cut off Europe from American military logistical support.

Given that Finland has become a member of NATO, they now have the longest border with Russia. A huge Russian troop buildup along the Finnish border is to be expected.

Nuclear Attack and War in Belgium

Once NATO's eastern flank is involved in a war with the Russians, all of Europe will become a target, with European energy and transport infrastructure falling victim to sabotage actions. If Russia can no longer control the situation on the battlefield with conventional weapons, there is a high probability that tactical nuclear weapons will be used.

Belgium deludes itself into thinking that no Russian tanks will drive in Brussels and pretends that Belgium has never experienced a battle. (The Battle of Waterloo, The Battle of the Yser, The Battle of the Ardennes) while Russian, North Korean, and Chinese soldiers are fighting on the edge of Europe with Iranian weapons. All Leopard tanks that Europe has donated to Ukraine have already been reduced to scrap. Do not forget that during the Cold War, Russia had a plan to conquer Europe by first attacking the largest European countries with nuclear weapons, and Brussels was one of those nuclear targets.

It was stated that Russia could go to war with NATO within 5 years. Recent intelligence reports indicate a large troop buildup on the eastern border with NATO. According to German intelligence, Russia has completed its troop buildup and can now launch an attack on Estonia, Finland, and the Baltic states. The longer Russia waits to attack, the stronger NATO's eastern flank becomes.

The large troop buildup on NATO's Eastern Flank was to be expected, but with threatening language from Belarus, it also indicates that the ideal period to attack Europe will be in 2026-2027 when Europe is still actively expanding its defenses and not yet ready for a war. Within three to four years, NATO will be so strong that a Russian attack on Europe will no longer have any chance of success.

Exodus

If there is a serious chance of a nuclear war in which capitals such as London, Berlin, Paris, and Brussels would be hit, there will be an exodus of refugees fleeing these countries. For Belgium and the Netherlands, this escape route will go south via Southern France, Switzerland, and Italy to the Mediterranean, and from there towards North Africa. Some of these refugees will go to Spain and Portugal and further to Morocco. Given the drought in North Africa, some Belgians will also go to the Congo to survive the nuclear winter in Europe. No preparations are known where the Belgian government would guide fleeing Belgians or help boost drinking water and food production in Southern Europe or Africa. Belgium is still active in supporting the Congo.

National Crisis Center in Belgium

Belgium has a National Crisis Center where various advice on different emergencies is provided. The page An own emergency plan can be vital if a serious threat arises. There is a new National Emergency Plan at Defense, but concrete measures such as a bunker plan are not yet publicly known.

Think ahead in the Netherlands

In addition to impressive investments in defense, the Dutch government also has an online page with all kinds of information on how to prepare for a crisis, and what to do in case of a nuclear accident. The Netherlands is publishing a information booklet on how to prepare for an emergency.

Protection of the North Sea?

Despite the many threats from Russia and the clear military cooperation with North Korea, Iran, and China, Russian and Chinese ships regularly pass through the North Sea. Reports that container ships are being converted into drone motherships, minor incidents including the cutting of internet cables in the Baltic Sea, and clear underwater espionage activities have not yet led to the closure of vital locations in the North Sea to shipping from countries openly threatening Europe.

Finland, as a new NATO country, responds extremely efficiently to sabotage actions by the Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, to the extent that it is beginning to play a pioneering role in preparing for better protection of its territory against a possible military conflict with the Russians. Not only the cutting of cables but also environmental sabotage, such as the detonation of an oil tanker in the Baltic Sea, are a major concern for the Baltic states.

The British are also becoming very active and realize that England is an island that imports a lot of strategic goods via underwater cables and pipelines in the North Sea. Sabotage in the North Sea, such as cutting internet cables, would shut down all banks in England; cutting pipelines for gas, oil, and electricity would shut down most British companies, with severe consequences that the entire British economy would grind to a halt.

The sabotage of German naval vessels, in which metal filings were poured into the engines to prevent German naval vessels from sailing, clearly indicates that a naval battle is being prepared by the Russians.

Russian Attack from the North Sea

The attack with the new Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missile is actually no longer a surprise. The use of Iranian Shahed drones are merely pinpricks that mainly scare the population in Kyiv and other cities. It could get much worse for Kyiv if the Russians fire heavy ballistic long-range missiles at the city. To what extent the Oreshnik hypersonic missiles could be intercepted over Europe is not yet clear.

A Russian attack from the North Sea has a greater chance of success. Although Belgium and the Netherlands are working hard on a new navy to repel a Russian attack, it may take a few more years before the new frigates and air defense are ready.

A Russian submarine limps home and sails close to the coast of European countries. To what extent this situation can be considered merely a technical defect is still unclear, but the fact is that a Russian submarine can sail close to the European coast under a pretext without any problem and launch its 24 strategic missiles in less than one minute before a European patrol ship can react.  

Perhaps old Russian tanks will not drive through Brussels, but the Ukrainian "Spider's web" drone attack proves that one will have to be more open-minded in the future. It is very simple to equip a Russian or Chinese container ship with thousands of drones and then release them off the Belgian coast.  

Future of NATO

The heated atmosphere within NATO regarding Greenland has already cooled somewhat due to actions and dialogue within the involved NATO countries. The new heated atmosphere caused by the American attack on Iran further widens the rift in the relationship between Europe and America.

The fact is that the threats from Russia and China are serious, and a serious response is being sought within NATO.

The Trump administration is putting great pressure on Europe with both economic and military threats to encourage Europeans to invest faster and more in defense.

America wants its European allies to become stronger and be able to provide for their own security. The main threat to America is China in the Indo-Pacific and Russia in the Arctic region.

The harsh American threats against Europe are interpreted in some countries to such an extent that America is already seen as the second biggest threat after Russia.

NATO is significantly expanding its military capabilities, still in cooperation with America, but Europe is gaining more responsibility for its own defense. Some Europeans no longer trust the Trump Administration after repeated threats of military intervention against Greenland and Denmark.

The idea of a European Defense Union with a focus on the European defense industry and joint military procurement is a realistic scenario.

An alternative European nuclear strike capability based on French nuclear power and French fighter jets is also a realistic scenario.

America's threats to Europe weaken NATO due to the great division. Europe faces a major challenge, because the naive pacifism that caused the under-armament in Europe has not disappeared. The division within NATO is growing, with a group of strong, reliable countries that take defense seriously and another group that is unpredictable. 

Equipment for volunteers.

If a bunker plan comes into effect in Belgium or the Netherlands, volunteers will also be needed to manage everything. An expansion of civil protection volunteers, reservists, stewards, etc. Special equipment will need to be provided for these aid workers.

 High-visibility bulletproof vests for stewards and aid workers

but if saboteurs are active in major cities with Kalashnikov rifles, at least a Class 3+ or Class 4 plate carrier is needed. These are also available in aid worker versions.

Medic plate carrier class 4 against assault rifles

Medical plate carrier for emergency services for protection against Kalashnikov rifles.


 Multicam bulletproof plate carriers class 4

There are already plans in some countries to involve sport shooters with licensed weapons as reservists. It is estimated that 1/3 of sport shooters could qualify for this. The purpose of these reservists would then be to take over the surveillance tasks from professional soldiers. In Belgium, about 15,000 sport shooters would be eligible to become reservists in this way.  

What uniform color will these reservists wear? Multicam is an American patent for which an extra fee must be paid. Woodland is widely available among the population and is not under patent, making the supply larger and cheaper. 

Black bulletproof vests for security services and civil defense

Bulletproof vests with shoulder, neck and groin protection for civilians

Bullet and fragmentation resistant vests against armed drone attacks