The Netherlands will soon begin producing Ukrainian medium- and long-range drones as part of a bilateral cooperation program aimed at expanding Ukraine’s defense industry.
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China responds with electronic interference after Dutch frigate approaches disputed waters
China said it used electronic interference measures and military warnings to drive away a Dutch frigate sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
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China said it used electronic interference and military warnings to drive away a Dutch frigate that was sailing near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
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Netherlands unveils Kia military vehicle equipped for counter-drone combat
The Dutch company Dutch Military Vehicles (DMV) has unveiled the DMV Tasman, a militarized version of the Kia Tasman pickup truck equipped with an automated counter-drone system.
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Dutch Army to equip Boxer vehicles with counter-drone systems
The Netherlands has launched a broad modernisation programme for its fleet of Boxer armoured vehicles, adding new drone defence capabilities after more than a decade of operational service.
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The Netherlands considers adopting the Aegis system for new air defense frigates
The Netherlands is evaluating the possibility of incorporating the Aegis system into its future air defense frigates, which are expected to replace the current De Zeven Provinciën-class ships.
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Netherlands buys 530 Hellfire missiles in $200 million deal
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of 530 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands for $200 million.
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The Netherlands will deliver the mine countermeasure vessel “Henichesk” to Ukraine in June
The Netherlands will transfer to Ukraine, as early as June 2026, the mine countermeasure vessel Zr. Ms. Makkum, which will be renamed “Henichesk”.
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Poland and the Netherlands supply Patriot system missiles to Ukraine
Poland and the Netherlands have also supplied Ukraine with air defense missiles for Patriot systems as part of a previously announced package to strengthen the country’s air defense.
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Embraer brings KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano to FIDAE 2026 in Chile
The Brazilian manufacturer will showcase its two main defense aircraft at Latin America’s leading aerospace fair, reinforcing its regional presence and promoting its full security and defense portfolio.
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Vlissingen strengthens Belgium–Netherlands partnership in maritime defense modernization
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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Dutch warship shoots down drones during exercise off the British coast
The frigate HNLMS Evertsen of the Royal Netherlands Navy shot down several drones during the Sharpshooter exercise off the coast of Wales, according to UK Defence Journal.
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