Topic: Netherlands
Defenture announces plans to develop three new vehicles
Netherlands-based manufacturer of tactical vehicles Defenture announced that the company has plans to develop three new modular tactical vehicles. According to a news release, the company looks forward...
Dutch Army uses cutting-edge device to shoot down drones
The Dutch Army has recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using a cutting-edge device, called the Smart Shooter's SMASH Fire Control System. Soldiers from all branches of the army,...
Boeing gets $2,2 billion contract for small diameter bombs
Aerospace giant Boeing was awarded a $2,2 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on 24 September to manufacture and deliver Small Diameter...
U.S. tells Congress of plans to sell PAC-3 missiles to Netherlands
The U.S. State Department recently approved the potential sale to the Netherlands of more than $241 million worth of PAC-3 missiles. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency issued a...
Dutch Special Forces to receive 249 military quads from Defenture
Dutch-based vehicle manufacturer Defenture signed the contract for the supply of 249 military diesel quads with the Dutch Ministry of Defense, according to a company news release. Defenture,...
U.S. State Department clears $39 million sale of AMRAAM missiles to Netherlands
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the State Department had approved the sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. U.S. tells Congress...
Dutch NH90 helicopter crashed in the Caribbean
An NH90 maritime combat helicopter crashed into the sea, 12km off Aruba, killing a pilot and a tactical coordinator. They are 34-year-old pilot Christine Martens and 33-year-old...
Royal Netherlands Air Force just got its new F-35 stealth fighters
On 14 July, the Royal Netherlands Air Force has received two more F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters at Leeuwarden Air Base, with some delay. New fighters were delivered...