Royal Higher Institute for Defence
Jean Marie Van Lancker has extensive experience as an electronic engineer for the C-130 in the Belgian Air Force since November 1977. Additionally, Jean Marie has worked as a race director for various events, such as Powerboat P1 races, Red Sea Rib Rally, and Raid Turquoise. Jean Marie also served as a commercial advisor for DaimlerChrysler Belgium Luxemburg and as a technical assistant and substitute team manager for Selio Team in F1 Powerboat Racing. With a background in engineering and a passion for motorsports, Jean Marie has a diverse skill set that has been honed over the years through various roles in different industries.
Royal Higher Institute for Defence
About the Institute The Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID) is the reference body or think tank of the Belgian Ministry of Defence in the field of security and defence. It is also responsible for managing the multiannual programme for scientific and technological research, including the security and defence studies, as well as the scientific research of the Royal Army and Military History Museum. In order to fully accomplish its mission, the RHID has set the objectives of focusing the attention – by identifying research and discussion topics, and themes of interest – as well as deepening and disseminating knowledge. Organizing conferences, colloquia and seminars as well as publishing papers by researchers at the Belgian Ministry of Defence, and the Institute in particular, fully contribute to knowledge transfer. The High Studies for Security and Defence, in the form of a meeting place with seminars and visits, provides training in these fields for high-level staff, both from the ministry and the civil sector. Through national and international partnerships, the RHID has developed an extensive network to exchange ideas and experiences.