Pilatus and the Netherlands announced February 7 that they have signed a contract for the purchase of the Swiss aircraft company’s PC-7 MKX trainers as the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s… Continue reading "Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer For Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX Trainers"
On January 29, 2025, the Netherlands announced plans to purchase 22 Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems mounted on ACSV Gen 5 tracked armored vehicles, for a total of 1.3… Continue reading "Netherlands Acquires 22 Skyranger 30 Vehicles to Combat Drone Threats"
On November 28, the Netherlands delivered three ground-to-air missile launchers from the long-range MIM-104 Patriot system to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, significantly contributing to efforts to protect the country’s critical… Continue reading "The Netherlands Has Transferred Three New Patriot Air Defense Missile Launchers To Ukraine"
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered 12 H225M Caracal long-range tactical transport military helicopters from Airbus to replace aging AS532 Cougars. The deal also includes support and services. Signed… Continue reading "The Netherlands Is Replacing Its AS532 Cougars Helicopters With Airbus H225Ms"
The Netherlands has ordered six new 155mm DITA self-propelled howitzers and an unspecified amount of related artillery ammunition from the Czech company Excalibur Army as part of its ongoing support… Continue reading "Netherlands Purchasing Six More DITA Self-Propelled Howitzers For Transfer To Ukraine"
On 14 October, NATO’s annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, began to test and enhance the Alliance’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. The exercise highlights NATO’s commitment to nuclear deterrence to maintain peace… Continue reading "NATO’s Steadfast Noon Nuclear Exercise Gets Underway"
The Netherlands is advancing its defense capabilities by procuring additional MIM-104 Patriot missile launchers and upgrading its existing systems. This move, confirmed by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA),… Continue reading "Netherlands To Purchase and Modify Existing MIM-104 Patriot Batteries"
In a significant boost to its national defense capabilities, the Netherlands has confirmed its procurement of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER). This acquisition marks a strategic enhancement of… Continue reading "Netherlands Invest in Air Defense and Artillery"
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced during the 22nd online meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group (UDCG, also known as the Ramstein Group) on May 20, that the Dutch… Continue reading "Netherlands To Provide Additional YPR-765 Armored Vehicles to Ukraine"