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The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to arm the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles. This was announced by State Secretary Christophe van der Maat to the House of Representatives dated May 23.

Netherlands to arm its MQ-9 Reaper fleet with bombs and missiles

The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to arm the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles with guided-bombs and Hellfire missiles.

European countries continue to demonstrate their interest in procuring advanced weapon systems from Israel. Elbit Systems, an Israeli company, has been awarded a significant contract worth $305 million by the Royal Netherlands Army to supply the Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) artillery rocket systems. The contract will span a period of five years.

The Netherlands signs $305 million contract for PULS systems

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Elbit Systems has been awarded a significant contract worth $305 million by the Royal Netherlands Army to supply the PULS artillery rocket systems.

On Liberation Day in the Netherlands, Friday, May 5, 2023, the main part of the Dutch Battlegroup for exercise Noble Jump 23 arrived at Cagliari Airport, Sardinia.

The Netherlands strongly represented in Sardinia for exercise Noble Jump 23

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On Liberation Day in the Netherlands, Friday, May 5, 2023, the main part of the Dutch Battlegroup for exercise Noble Jump 23 arrived at Cagliari Airport, Sardinia.

China is making efforts to secure knowledge and goods of the Dutch space sector.

China tries to get hold of Dutch space technologies, military intelligence reports

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China is making efforts to secure knowledge and goods of the Dutch space sector.

The Netherlands and Belgium to purchase four ASW frigates

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The Netherlands and Belgium will jointly purchase four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates

The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands announced in the years 2025-2031 it will allocate EUR 1.5 for the purchase of various types of ammunition.

Netherlands to purchase ammunition for EUR 1.5 billion in the coming years

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The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands announced that in the years 2025-2031 it will allocate EUR 1.5 for the purchase of various types of ammunition.

Together with Denmark, the Netherlands is to purchase 14 Leopard 2 A4 tanks for Ukraine. These main battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible, after first undergoing an overhaul. Delivery of the tanks is expected to take place in 2024. The Netherlands is part of the international tank coalition established to provide Ukraine with modern battle tanks. The Netherlands previously purchased Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine, together with Denmark and Germany.

Netherlands, Denmark to purchase Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine

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Together with Denmark, the Netherlands is to purchase 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine.

The Netherlands foresees a great future for laser satellite communication. That is why the country is investing heavily in this new technology. A first milestone is the launch of SmallCAT, an experimental satellite instrument that can send data from space to earth via laser light. SmallCAT was launched into space SpaceX's Falcon 9 on April 11 aboard the Norwegian satellite NorSat-TD.

SmallCAT makes Netherlands forerunner in laser satellite communication

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The Dutch instrument SmallCAT (Small Communication Active Terminal) was developed by TNO in cooperation with AAC Hyperion and the Ministry of Defence.

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence will henceforth publish more information about military deliveries to Ukraine. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren informed the House of Representatives of this in a letter today. In keeping with this commitment, the kind of supplies that have been donated since 24 February 2022 was also made known. This disclosure has, for the first time, made clear the breadth, diversity and scope of Dutch military support to Ukraine. The Netherlands has now provided €1.2 billion in military aid.

The Netherlands provided Ukraine with €1.2 billion in military aid

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The Netherlands has to date received €202.9 million in compensation from the European Peace Facility.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced that the Netherlands intends to purchase AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range) air-launched cruise missiles for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's fleet of F-35 Lightning II fleet.

The Netherlands plans to purchase JASSM-ER missiles for its F-35 fleet

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The Netherlands intends to purchase AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missiles for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet of F-35 Lightning II fleet.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced that in near future the Netherlands intends to purchase an American long-range precision weapon system: Tomahawk cruise missiles.

The Netherlands: Tomahawk missiles for frigates and submarines

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The Netherlands intends to purchase an American long-range precision weapon system: Tomahawk cruise missiles.

According to the Dutch Ministry of Defence, the Netherlands intends to purchase PULS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) from Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.

The Netherlands will buy the PULS system from Elbit

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The Netherlands intends to purchase PULS Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) from Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.