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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The Netherlands suggests that F-35 fighter jets could be compromised if US support is withdrawn.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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The Netherlands equips 4×4 pickup trucks with mobile radars to detect drones
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has begun deploying modern radar systems on dozens of Ford 4×4 pickup trucks in order to strengthen the protection of strategic facilities against drones.
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F-35s operate at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and test the use of civil infrastructure during NATO exercise
Four F-35 fighter jets from the Royal Netherlands Air Force operated from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam during the Avatar exercise conducted by NATO.
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Netherlands expands anti-drone defense with new Skyranger 30 systems
The Netherlands has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its protection against modern aerial threats by signing a contract to acquire new Skyranger air-defense systems.
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Guardian Defender intensifies UK and Netherlands training for Arctic mission in 2026
The air forces of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands completed an intensive flight phase over Salisbury Plain as part of the Guardian Defender exercise, a crucial step in preparation for joint Arctic operations in 2026.
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The Netherlands deploys Patriot vehicles and NASAMS systems to protect a military support center in Poland
The Netherlands has deployed Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems to protect a NATO logistics center in Poland that supports the delivery of military aid to Ukraine.
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Tesla faces challenges in bringing its autonomous driving system to Europe
Tesla is planning to introduce its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe in February 2026.
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Dutch Company Develops Anti-Drone Net System for Military Vehicles
The Dutch company COBBS Industries BV announced that it is building the first anti-drone net system in the Netherlands for the Ministry of Defense.
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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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Brazil Begins Construction of the First C-390 Military Aircraft for the Netherlands
First aircraft from the Brazil–Netherlands–Austria–Sweden agreement enters production at Embraer
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