Update: Belgium's first Griffon armoured vehicle rolled out

Belgium's first Griffon VBMR was rolled out at Mol on 15 July 2025. (Belgian MoD/Gert-Jan D'haene)

Belgium's first Griffon 6×6 Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôle (VBMR) heavy multirole armoured vehicle was rolled out at local company Mol in Staden, West Flanders, on 15 July. Belgian Minister of Defence Theo Francken said at a press conference at Mol that the first vehicles would be delivered to their units by the end of 2025, replacing Dingo armoured vehicles.

After pre-assembly in France, Mol installs equipment, finishes the vehicles, tests them, and applies a final coat of paint. Mol is assembling 380 Griffons from 2025 to 2031. Mol managing director Lieven Neuville told Janes on 19 July that three units have been finished and delivered so far. He said Mol's annual Griffon production rate is around 100 units with its current infrastructure, which can be increased if needed.

At the roll-out, Francken said, “The Griffon will provide our army and medical service with mobility and speed, as well as protection on the battlefield. The vehicle will be equipped with smoke discharger systems and various weapon systems. One of the great advantages of the Griffon is the versatility of the basic model: first the infantry vehicles are being assembled, followed by ambulance, command, and mortar versions.”

Neuville told Janes