The mine countermeasure vessel Vlissingen was delivered on February 27, 2026, in Den Helder, marking progress in the binational rMCM program between Belgium and the Netherlands.
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The Netherlands suggests that F-35 fighter jets could be compromised if US support is withdrawn.
Gijs Tuinman, Dutch State Secretary for Defense, said that the software of F-35 fighters could be hacked and updated so that countries using the platform are not dependent on US support.
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Dutch Military Reacts to First Drone Incident Over Volkel Air Base
Dutch military personnel fired at drones that flew over Volkel Air Base, marking the first confirmed incident of this kind in the country.
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Dutch Cheetah SPAAG Officially Enters Service with Ukrainian Air Defense Regiment
Ukraine – A self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) Cheetah, the Dutch-modified version of the famous German Gepard, has been officially registered in operation with the 1027th Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Regiment (ZRAp) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Video: Last Dutch F-16 Fighter Jets Depart for Ukraine
On May 26, 2025, the last F-16 fighter jets from the Royal Netherlands Air Force bound for Ukraine officially left Dutch territory.
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Video: Dutch Army Demonstrates New Long-Range Mortars
The Dutch Army has received the first units of its new 81mm mortars, marking a significant step in modernizing its arsenal.
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Dutch Frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter Launches Powerful Missiles Off the Scottish Coast – Watch the Video!
This week, the Royal Netherlands Navy’s frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter surprised everyone by successfully launching two advanced missiles, the ‘Standard Missile 2’ and the ‘Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile’, during tests conducted off the west coast of Scotland.
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Video: Russian Forces Capture Dutch Combat Vehicle in Ukraine
In a video released by the Ministry of Defense of Russia, Russian soldiers showcase a Dutch-made YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle captured from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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