Ruta’s Next Evolution: A 2,000-Km Missile Built for Deep Strikes
The Ruta missile is being reborn for the third time, with Destinus moving ahead with plans for a long-range variant capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometers away.
Patria to Market ANPC Deployable Landing System in Netherlands, Finland
Patria Netherlands has signed an agreement with ANPC to represent its Transportable Transponder Landing System.
Fugro Lands 5-Year US Army Contract for Geodata Support
The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Dutch geodata specialist Fugro a five-year contract to provide surveying and mapping services.
Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.
Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen
The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.
‘A Universal Radio’: KNDS’ PHORIO to Link Military Robots Across Different Domains
Military robots are poised to become more connected on the battlefield, thanks to a new tactical radio designed for all types of remote-controlled systems operating across various domains.
US Approves AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Deals for NATO Allies
The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems and associated support for Lithuania and the Netherlands.
Netherlands to Invest $293M in Joint Drone Production With Ukraine
The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293-million) investment in joint drone production with Ukraine.
DeltaQuad Expands Baltic Footprint Through Meridein Drone Partnership
DeltaQuad has signed an agreement with Estonian firm Meridein to expand access to its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region.
Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase
The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system.
V-BAT Drones Now Operational With Royal Netherlands Navy
The Royal Netherlands Navy has approved Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for operational use, boosting the country’s maritime domain awareness.
Australian Firm DroneShield Opens European Counter-Drone Hub in Amsterdam
Australian firm DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters for counter-drone systems in the Netherlands.
FN Herstal, Damen Partner on Maritime Defense Solutions
Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal and Dutch company Damen Shipyards Group are collaborating to deliver maritime defense solutions.
Netherlands Selects French F21 Torpedo Instead of Mk48 for Orka Subs
The Royal Netherlands Navy will equip its future Orka-class submarine fleet with the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo.
Netherlands Receives First rMCM Mine Countermeasure Vessel
The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of its initial mine countermeasure vessel under the Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures program.
Netherlands Considers Multi-Billion Armored Vehicle Deal for Local Firm
The Netherlands is considering contracting Van Halteren Technologies for the production of around 400 armored combat support vehicles.
Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat
Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.
Dutch Arrest 15 for ‘Spreading Islamic State Propaganda’
Dutch police said Tuesday they had arrested 15 people suspected of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, accusing them of trying to "incite others to commit terrorist crimes."
Netherlands Inks Multi-Year Deal With Rheinmetall for Hand Grenades
The Netherlands has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to produce and supply a wide range of hand grenades for the Dutch armed forces.
Netherlands Debuts 3D-Printed USV Built in Just Five Months
The Netherlands needed just five months to turn an uncrewed surface vessel concept into a working prototype, now undergoing its first on-water tests as a 3D-printed platform.
Optics11 Arms Europe’s Subsea Facilities With ‘Ultra-Sensitive’ Underwater Ears
Optics11 is moving to strengthen Europe’s subsea defenses after signing a new agreement to deploy its fiber-optic sensing tech across critical underwater infrastructure.
Netherlands Orders More Patrol Vehicles From Oshkosh
Oshkosh Defense announced that the Netherlands has ordered additional Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles.
Dutch Navy Trains Against Swarm Threats in UK Exercise
The Dutch Navy has conducted live-fire drills off the UK coast to practice countering simulated swarm attacks during Exercise Sharpshooter.
Netherlands Expands CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Fleet
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the procurement of additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
