The Netherlands backs NATO’s spending goal of using five percent of gross domestic product for defense, outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday, satisfying a key US demand just …
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Six European Countries Sign Deal for CV90 Purchase
A group of six European countries has signed a statement of intent to explore a joint procurement of CV90 armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, …
Netherlands to Receive 785 Military Logistics Trucks From Iveco
The Netherlands has awarded Italian manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles a contract to supply 785 military logistic trucks and related support. Under the deal, the Dutch military will receive 8×8 and …
Netherlands Rebuilds Tank Fleet After 2011 Phase – Out
Since phasing out all its Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks in 2011, the Netherlands is restoring a dedicated armored force amid growing regional security challenges. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman has signed an agreement …
AeroVironment to Upgrade Dutch Military’s Puma UAS Fleet
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has awarded AeroVironment Inc. (AV) a contract to modernize the Dutch military’s Puma unmanned aerial systems. The deal covers survivability and communication upgrades to the …