The Dutch Ministry of Defense confirmed the acquisition of twelve H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, a decision formalized on November 5, 2024, at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris. This acquisition aims to bolster the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (Koninklijke Luchtmacht, KLu) special operations capabilities, aligning with a strategy to equip Dutch defense forces with…
The Netherlands has ordered an additional batch of six DITA self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine from the Czech Republic. A previous batch of nine DITA guns has already been transferred to Kyiv in the summer, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced in a press release. The Excalibur Army-manufactured gun can fire standard NATO caliber 155mm shells…
The Dutch government has partnered with Duivendrecht-based DeltaQuad to supply intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s aggression. The initiative will equip warfighters with unarmed autonomous aerial systems to support effective monitoring and data collection across battlefields. Drones to be distributed under this project will incorporate “modern” capabilities to deter…
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the new State Secretary for Defence, Gijs Tuinman, confirmed on October 16, 2024, the project to purchase 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters, with a contract signing planned no later than November 2024. This announcement marks a significant revision to the acquisition program, initially set to procure 14…
On October 14, 2024, the Dutch government announced plans to acquire NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace under a contract valued at $1 billion. This acquisition falls under the CITADEL program, an integrated defense initiative designed to enhance the country’s air and missile defense capabilities. The Netherlands currently operates six…
On October 14, 2024, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced the acquisition of 46 Leopard-2A8 main battle tanks, restoring the army’s independent armored capabilities. This decision is part of a collaboration with the German government and aligns with NATO’s objectives to strengthen combat power for ground operations. Secretary of State Gijs Tuinman outlined this purchase in…
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has taken a decisive step in modernizing its military capabilities with the first flight of an MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper over Dutch airspace. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), renowned for its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, conducted a training mission over the northern regions of the Netherlands and the adjacent…
With a Russian attack on NATO no longer deemed inconceivable, the Dutch plan to bolster all branches of their military forces. Source
On August 19, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved …
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