Netherlands to deploy Patriot air and missile defence systems in Poland to protect NATO and support Ukraine
The Netherlands will send two Patriot air defence systems and around 300 troops to Poland from 1 December until 1 June next year.
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Israeli defence firms banned from Netherlands’ NEDS exhibition in Rotterdam – Globes
The organisers of the NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS), the Netherlands’ largest defence exhibition, have barred Israeli defence companies from participating in this year’s event in Rotterdam.
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Netherlands becomes first NATO member to support Ukraine through new U.S. initiative
The Netherlands is the first NATO country to contribute to a new American initiative supporting Ukraine, donating a military aid package worth €500 million.
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Dutch army successfully tests PULS rocket artillery system on Afsluitdijk [VIDEO]
The Royal Netherlands Army has completed a successful two-day validation firing of its new rocket artillery system, the Precise and Universal Launch System (PULS), on the Afsluitdijk.
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Royal Netherlands Navy acquires Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft for maritime surveillance
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from U.S.-based technology firm Shield AI.
Netherlands and Poland strengthen defence ties with new cooperation agreement
The Netherlands and Poland have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their defence cooperation.
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Dutch air force renamed to Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force to reflect operational role in space
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has officially changed its name to the Commando Lucht- en Ruimtestrijdkrachten (CLRS), or Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.
Netherlands donates 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania to boost NATO Training Centre
Romania and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reaffirmed their strategic defence cooperation by agreeing to make the European F-16 Training Centre in Romania a permanent facility.
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Oshkosh Defense secures agreement with Netherlands for 150 Kaaiman patrol vehicles
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. and Oshkosh Defense, LLC on 25 June 2025 for the procurement of 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV).
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Dutch Ministry of Defence orders 20 Rheinmetall Ermine vehicles for Ukraine
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V. to supply 20 Ermine manned/unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.
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NSPA orders Carl-Gustaf M4 systems from Saab for Dutch and French armed forces
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has placed a substantial order with Swedish defence company Saab for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems and related munitions.
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Netherlands to acquire AGM-179A JAGM missiles for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
The JAGM missiles are intended to equip the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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