Dutch Ministry of Defence buys 100 radars to boost early drone detection and protection of key sites
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is purchasing 100 radars capable of providing early warning of approaching drones.
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Collins Aerospace and Royal Netherlands Air Force to build new avionics service centre for F-35 and CH-47F
Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force have signed a contract to build a new military avionics service centre in the Netherlands to support European F-35 and CH-47F fleets.
Netherlands and other countries Withdraw from Boeing E-7 purchase, seek new AWACS fleet options
The Netherlands and several partner countries have decided not to proceed with the acquisition of six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, originally considered to replace the ageing E-3A Awacs fleet.
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney opens European Technology and Innovation Centre in Netherlands to advance aircraft propulsion
Pratt & Whitney has officially opened its European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) in Houten, the Netherlands, to focus on developing advanced propulsion technologies for future commercial aircraft.
Netherlands to explore joint production of AMRAAM missiles following U.S. government approval
The Netherlands will investigate the possibility of producing American air defence munitions domestically next year, following approval from the U.S. government for a feasibility study.
Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for use at European training centre
The aircraft are being used at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC), established in part through a Dutch initiative, to train both Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Dutch F-35 Lightning II jets head to U.S. for NATO defence training at Mountain Home Air Force Base
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has sent twelve F-35 fighter jets to the United States to take part in a three-week segment of the annual training programme.
Belgium and Netherlands sign agreement to acquire NASAMS air defence systems for regional airspace protection
Belgium and the Netherlands have reached an agreement in principle to jointly acquire Norwegian NASAMS air defence systems.
Netherlands joins CCA programme to develop unmanned aircraft supporting F-35 combat missions
The Netherlands has officially joined the United States Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, an initiative focused on developing autonomous unmanned air systems designed to fly in coordination with manned fighter jets such as the F-35.
GA-ASI and Dutch defence ministry partner on scalable new small drones for NATO and European security
GA-ASI and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed an agreement to co-develop a new small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) with multi-role ISR capabilities.
Ukraine and Netherlands launch joint deep-strike UAV production under ‘Build with Ukraine’ initiative
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced the launch of joint production of long-range drones with the Netherlands under the ‘Build with Ukraine’ initiative.
Royal Netherlands Navy escorts Russian submarine through North Sea to ensure security and vigilance at sea
The Royal Netherlands Navy has escorted a Russian submarine and support tug through the North Sea after they transited from the Mediterranean.