Destinus and Rheinmetall Form a JV for Missile Development
Netherlands-based Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have launched a new JV, named Destinus Strike Systems, to develop and produce various missiles jointly.
Netherlands News
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Portugal’s New Multifunctional Ship Launched in Romania
The Portuguese Navy’s Multifunction Naval Platform D. João II (A5209) for unmanned platforms was launched at Damen’s Galati shipyard located in Romania.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands Orders Skyranger 30 Hybrid Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall announced an order for Skyranger 30 hybrid air defence systems from the Netherlands in two configurations, to be delivered between 2028 and 2029.
Expo and Air Show
Israeli Firms Forbade from Dutch Defence Expo NEDS
Israeli defence companies will not be permitted to attend NEDS 2025 exhibition in Rotterdam, with organisers citing “security and organisational reasons.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands to Arm AH 64Es with AGM 179A JAGM Missiles
The Netherlands becomes the first country to integrate U.S.-made AGM 179A Joint Air-to-Ground precision strike missiles into its AH 64E Apache helicopters.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands to Procure Tomahawk in $2.19 Billion US Deal
DSCA announced that the US has authorised the sale of 175 Tomahawk missiles and associated equipment to the Netherlands. The deal has a $2.19 billion price tag.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
The Netherlands Announces Large-Scale Equipment Revamp
The Netherlands plans to acquire a hard-kill anti-torpedo system, new armoured vehicles, and a new service rifle within the scope of a multi-service plan.
Land
Train Loaded with Armoured Vehicles Spotted in Netherlands
A telegram channel shared a train loaded with various armoured fighting vehicles from 4x4s to CV-90 tracked IFVs in the Netherlands before it moved out.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Dutch Frigate First Times Launches Tomahawk Missile
Royal Netherlands Navy's HNLMS De Ruyter fired a Tomahawk from Off Norfolk's shore. This represents a turning point in Dutch naval capability enhancement.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands to Buy 226 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM for $807 million
The Royal Dutch AirForce will be equipped the most advanced version of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM for a cost of up to $807 million.
Navy / Maritime
Netherlands Donates Retired Mine Hunters to Ukraine
The Royal Netherlands Navy will donate two decommissioned minehunters to the Ukrainian Navy. It is unknown how the minehunters will reach the Black Sea.
Weapon / Missile
BAE Systems Provides Naval Guns for Belgian-Dutch Frigates
BAE Systems will provide Bofors 40 Mk4 40 mm naval guns for the Belgian-Dutch ASWF frigate programme.
Weapon / Missile
Netherlands Eyes NASAMS and NOMADS AD Systems
Kongsberg has announced that the Netherlands plans to acquire NASAMS medium-range and the new NOMADS short-range AD systems.
Weapon / Missile
The Netherlands Acquires AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II
The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles for an estimated cost of $691 million.
