Department of State approves sale of AARGM-ER missiles to the Netherlands
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale of AARGM-ER missiles to the Netherlands.
Austria and Netherlands collaborate on C-390M aircraft procurement
The Austrian Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the procurement of the Embraer C-390M aircraft.
Netherlands: first upgraded AH-64 Apache helicopters ready for operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has declared the first four upgraded AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ready for deployment.
Netherlands allocates EUR 200 million for air defence and artillery ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged over EUR 200 million towards new initiatives for the rapid delivery of additional air defence systems and artillery ammunition.
Netherlands commits over 4 EUR billion to support Ukraine and strengthen its own defence
The Dutch government has pledged significant financial support to Ukraine, committing more than EUR 4.4 billion for military and humanitarian aid from 2024 to 2026.
Netherlands orders additional Ground Master 200 radar systems from Thales
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is significantly boosting its air surveillance capabilities by acquiring seven more Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars (GM200 MM/C) from Thales.
Damen Naval signs new contract with Dutch supplier for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates
Damen Naval will partner with Hatenboer-Water on all freshwater systems on board the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) that Damen Naval is building for the Netherlands and Belgium.
Dutch military’s wishlist centers on air defence and tanks
The Netherlands is gearing up for significant military enhancements, with top military leaders outlining key priorities for the next government.
Dutch army develops new operational concepts for robotic systems, unmanned platforms
In a groundbreaking event, over 600 military personnel, experts, and students converged last week to test new operational concepts ranging from drones to electric vehicles and autonomous robots.
Damen Naval orders RENK gearboxes for Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates
Damen Naval has contracted RENK to supply the gearbox systems for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates.
The Netherlands to deploy PATRIOT air defence system in Lithuania
The Netherlands will deploy a unit of the PATRIOT air and missile defence system in Lithuania for an exercise, the Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren announced on March 28.
Dutch air defence enters new era with F-35s taking over Benelux airspace patrol
Since 1981, Dutch F-16 fighter jets have been on permanent standby for the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission, safeguarding the airspace of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.