Dutch 11th Airmobile Brigade reintroduces 120mm mortars after 13 years
The 11th Airmobile Brigade of the Royal Netherlands Army has reintroduced 120mm towed mortars into active service after a 13-year absence.
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Royal Netherlands Army prepares for modern warfare with Bastion Lion exercise
The Royal Netherlands Army has concluded its large-scale Bastion Lion exercise, a major training operation involving 4,500 troops, 1,800 vehicles, and 200 drones from three countries.
Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works achieve breakthrough F-35 interoperability at Ramstein Flag
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) showcased the first-ever live classified data share outside the United States between an F-35 in flight and Keystone.
Netherlands to establish Leopard 2A8 tank battalion at German military base in Bergen-Hohne
The battalion will consist of 46 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with each squadron of 14 tanks also incorporating unmanned systems.
Dutch F-35s achieve first live combat data exchange in Europe during NATO exercise
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has successfully conducted a live test exchanging real-time combat data between F-35 fighter jets and the Dutch command system Keystone.
U.S. and Dutch air forces strengthen NATO readiness with joint F-35 operations at Ramstein Flag
The United States Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force enhanced their fifth-generation interoperability during F-35 Lightning II operations at NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise on 4 April.
Netherlands signs EUR 1 billion long-term agreement with L3Harris for Falcon IV tactical radios
L3Harris Technologies has signed a long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply advanced Falcon IV radios under the FOXTROT programme.
Netherlands commits EUR 500 million to support Ukrainian drone capabilities
The Netherlands has announced EUR 500 million in funding for a large-scale drone project to support Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression.
Thales to supply advanced sonar suite for Dutch Orka-class submarines
Thales has secured a contract to equip the future Orka-class submarines of the Royal Netherlands Navy with a state-of-the-art sonar suite.
Royal Netherlands Navy fires Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time
The Royal Netherlands Navy has successfully fired a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time from a naval platform.
Dutch F-35s armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles conduct drone intercept training over the Baltic Sea
Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets conducted a training exercise over the Baltic Sea, successfully engaging multiple target drones using AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Dutch military support to Ukraine nears EUR 6 billion
The Netherlands has provided nearly EUR 5.88 billion in military aid to Ukraine as of 4 February. This figure reflects an increase of EUR 2.12 billion since September 2024.