FN Herstal, located in eastern Belgium, is a leading manufacturer of light weapons, including machine guns, assault rifles, and pistols. The company, known locally as "la FN," supplies nearly all NATO ...

A Belgian paratrooper keeps guard outside a private building in the Jewish area in central city of Antwerp Credit: Reuters Troops will reinforce police until this coming Thursday, when authorities ...

At a time when the EU is engaged in a rearmament race and looking to build up its defence industry, the Belgian arms manufacturer is taking advantage of member states' interest in security issues.