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 …
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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 …
EU Funds Next Round of European Unmanned Ground System Project
The European Defence Fund (EDF) has approved funding for the follow – up of the iMUGS (Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System) project to develop next – generation multipurpose unmanned ground …
EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry
The European Commission has allocated €910 million ($1.02 billion) under the 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF) to bolster Europe’s defense industry, with successful proposals now selected for implementation. The funding …
NHIndustries Secures Multinational Support Contract for NH90 Helicopters
NHIndustries has been awarded a support contract for the NH90 helicopters of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded the five-year contract …