Increase in price of Dutch-Belgian ASW frigates
The revised Memorandum of Understanding states that the ships will be more expensive than originally budgeted.
Netherlands to modernise De Zeven Provinciën-cass frigates
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced preparations for the modernisation of De Zeven Provinciën-class (LCF) frigates.
Netherlands to purchase 4 additional MQ-9A Reaper drones
The United States Department of State has approved the potential sale of 4 additional MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 combat drones to the Netherlands.
Netherlands and Germany select Caracal air assault vehicles
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced its decision to purchase 504 Caracal air assault vehicles from Rheinmetall.
Dutch Ministry of Defence details award process for new submarines
Naval Group, Saab Kockums and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems are offering the submarines to the Dutch Ministry of Defence.
Naval Group strenghtens its partnership with the Netherlands Defence Technological and Industrial Base
On 6 April 2023, Naval Group and Thales Nederland entered into a Framework Agreement on key technologies. This cooperation framework was extended on 6 June 2023.
Netherlands will enhance GBAD capabilities with NASAMS air defence system
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has selected the NASAMS air defence system for combined short and medium-range air defence projects
Netherlands selects AARGM-ER missiles for its F-35 fleet
The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced the decision to purchase AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles produced by American defence giant Northrop Grumman.
Netherlands buys H225M Caracal helicopters for Special Operation Forces
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of 14 new H225 Caracal helicopter for Special Operation Forces.
US approves the sale of MK 41 launching systems to the Netherlands
The United States Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems.
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.
The Netherlands signs $305 million contract for PULS systems
Elbit Systems has been awarded a significant contract worth $305 million by the Royal Netherlands Army to supply the PULS artillery rocket systems.