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 …
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 …
Malaysia Completes Float-Out of Second Maharaja Lela Warship
The Royal Malaysian Navy’s second Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship has touched the water for the first time. The event followed the vessel fulfilling technical downslip safety requirements set by …