Overview
FN Herstal is headquartered in Liege, Wallonia, and is one of Belgium's oldest industrial manufacturers. The company produces small arms and ammunition for military, law enforcement, and sporting markets worldwide. Its weapons systems are used by armed forces across NATO member states and beyond.
FN Herstal has been awarded a EUR 1.3B NATO ammunition contract, reflecting its continued strategic role in European defense supply chains at a time when NATO member states are accelerating procurement. The company employs over 3000 people and is a major employer in the Liege industrial basin.
FN Herstal is a subsidiary of the Herstal Group, which is fully owned by the Walloon regional holding company SOGEPA.
Media & appearances
- VirtualYouTubeVirtual #23: Hoe technologie en innovatie het slagveld verandert en onderwaterdrones in OostendeClassic Belgian defense company (weapons and munitions), fully owned by the Walloon regional government.
- VirtualYouTubeVirtual #23: Hoe technologie het slagveld verandert: razendsnelle innovatie in Oekraïne en onderw...Classic Belgian defense company (weapons and munition), fully owned by the Walloon regional government.
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In the news
- A first for the FN® M3M ENDURANCE at EURONAVAL 2026. For the first time at an exhibition, visitors to Euronaval had the opportunity to see the new FN® M3M ENDURANCE, the latest evolution of FN’s proven .50 calibre M3 platform. Designed to extend service life and reduce maintenance requirements while retaining the recognised performance of the FN M3M, the FN M3M ENDURANCE brings increased availability to armed forces across air, land and sea applications. Watch the video filmed at Euronaval to discover the system and hear from our
- What a first day at EURONAVAL ! ⚓ A busy opening day filled with great discussions, meetings and connections. Missed us today? There’s still time to meet the FN team until 6 November. 📍 Hall 6, Stand F44 See you there! #FN #Euronaval #Defence #NavalDefence #M3MEndurance #SEADEFNDER
- 𝗙𝗡 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 On 27 October, Belgian Defence and LS² marked an important milestone with the laying of the foundation stone for the future state-of-the-art maintenance centre in Rocourt, in the presence of Belgian Minister of Defence Theo F. As one of the three industrial partners behind LS² (Logistic Support for Land Systems), alongside John Cockerill Defense and
- Le centre de LS² à Rocourt garantira la disponibilité des véhicules de la Force terrestreLa co-entreprise LS², qui réunit John Cockerill Defense, FN Herstal et Thales Belgium, a lancé la construction de ses nouvelles installations à Rocourt, qui permettront la maintenance à long terme des véhicules de la Force terrestre.
L'Echo Entreprises · 27 Oct 2026
- Proven Performance. Less Maintenance. Longer Life. Drawing on decades of expertise in integrated weapon systems, FN® M3M ENDURANCE delivers enhanced durability and reduced maintenance requirements while retaining the renowned performance of the FN® M3. #FN #M3MENDURANCE #Defence #Engineering #Innovation
- Training time should be spent training, not setting up additional equipment. The FN VICTOR® T is designed for easy and quick deployment. Its camera-based system detects training targets directly, without requiring additional sensors or accessories to be installed on them. As a platform-agnostic solution, it can be integrated into existing training programmes without the need for dedicated simulated firearms, helping instructors and operators make the most of available equipment and training time. This streamlined approach allows
- The final demonstration of the ACHILE project is underway in Erding, Germany. Supported by the European Defence Fund, ACHILE aims to shape the next generation of dismounted soldier systems by developing and demonstrating an open, modular and interoperable architecture that integrates advanced capabilities from across Europe. Within the project, FN Herstal contributes its expertise in weapon integration and next-generation fire control technologies. Among the innovations demonstrated was a modular ecosystem that connects sensors,
- See you at EURONAVAL in two weeks. Our teams will be attending Euronaval to meet with defence and security professionals from around the world and discuss how FN continues to support operational requirements through proven and innovative solutions. A key highlight for this year’s edition will be the debut exhibition of the .50 cal FN® M3M ENDURANCE. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover this latest evolution within the FN portfolio and engage directly with our experts throughout the event. We look forward to welcoming
Open roles (12)
- Brigadier Maintenance CanonnerieOct 20, 2026
- industrial buyerOct 19, 2026
- Outilleur Ajusteur (Atelier Prototypes)Oct 9, 2026
- systems quality technicianOct 8, 2026
- Technicien Systèmes orientation mécaniqueOct 7, 2026
- continuous improvement managerOct 6, 2026
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- Product Manager Small ArmsHerstal · Sep 9, 2026
- Master Data Admin GMAOHerstal · Sep 3, 2026
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