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Netherlands Selects ICEYE to Supply ISR Systems for Space-Based Defense

The Netherlands has contracted Finnish satellite manufacturer ICEYE to supply a full suite of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to boost sovereign space-based defense.

Embraer Adds Flying Hospital Capability to Netherlands C-390 Fleet

Embraer is set to deliver an advanced aeromedical evacuation system to the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet.

Rheinmetall to Provide C-390 Flight Simulators for Dutch Air Force Training

Embraer has contracted Rheinmetall to supply C-390 transport aircraft flight simulators to train Royal Netherlands Air Force crews and ground personnel.

Netherlands Becomes First Buyer of Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System

The Netherlands has signed a contract with Pilatus, becoming the first country to purchase the company’s new PC-7 MKX flight training system. 

Dutch F-35s Intercept Three Russian Military Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have detected three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea and escorted them over international waters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed.

Draken to Provide Honey Badger ‘Red Team’ Fleet for Dutch Air Force Training

Draken has agreed to deliver its L-159E Honey Badger threat replication fleet to support the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s training programs.

Netherlands Orders C-390 Millennium Simulator

Embraer and Rheinmetall have received a contract to deliver a C-390 Millennium training suite for the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Netherlands on Defense Buying Spree: Acquiring NASAMS, Tanks, Jets

The Netherlands is acquiring air defense systems, tanks, and jets to enhance defense capabilities as outlined in its White Paper released last month.

Embraer to Supply Nine Millennium Airlifters for Netherlands, Austria

Embraer has received a contract to deliver nine C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for a joint program between the Netherlands and Austria.

Delivery of First Dutch C-390 Military Transport Aircraft Delayed

The Netherlands said the delivery of its first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft will be delayed by over a year.

Netherlands to Receive Apache Helicopter Simulators

The US Army has awarded Applied Visual Technology Inc. a contract to deliver Apache helicopter trainers to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

UK, Netherlands Airdrop Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

The British and Dutch governments have deployed their air forces to the Middle East to supply humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.

Netherlands Air Force to Upgrade Reaper Fleet for NATO Missions

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will upgrade the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet of MQ-9A drones over the next three years.

Netherlands Receives Two Apache Helicopters From US

The United States has delivered two new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the Royal Netherlands Air Force at the Woensdrecht Air Base.

US Approves Sale of Four Reaper Drones to Netherlands

The US State Department has approved the sale of four MQ-9A Block 5 drones and related equipment to the Netherlands.

Netherlands Selects Airbus Caracal Helicopter to Replace Cougar Fleet

The Netherlands has procured 14 new H225M Caracal long-range tactical transport military rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters.

Boeing Completes Upgraded CH-47F Delivery to the Netherlands

Boeing has handed over the 20th and final CH-47F Chinook advanced multi-mission helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Royal Netherlands Air Force Receives First AH-64E Apache Helicopter

Boeing has delivered its first upgraded AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Netherlands F-35A Fleet Achieves Initial Operational Capability

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence declared Initial Operational Capability for its four F-35A fighters this week, paving the way for their limited deployment.

General Atomics awarded $123 million Netherlands MQ-9 Reaper drone contract

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was awarded a $123 million contract for four MQ-9 Reaper drones for the Netherlands