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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Six European countries sign statement on possible joint procurement of CV90 fighting vehicles
On 5 June 2025, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands signed a statement of intent to explore a potential joint procurement of CV90 armoured infantry fighting vehicles.
Netherlands cancels submarine-launched Tomahawk missile integration due to cost and delay risks
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced it will not integrate Tomahawk cruise missiles with its submarine fleet, citing high costs and risk of production delays.
Netherlands sends final F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in ongoing support effort
The Netherlands remains actively involved in Ukraine’s F-16 programme. Alongside Denmark and the United States, it co-leads the international F-16 coalition.
The Netherlands revives tank battalion with state-of-the-art Leopard 2A8 tanks
The Royal Dutch Armed Forces are set to restore their own tank battalion after more than a decade, with the procurement of modern Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.