Netherlands – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

7 May

U.S. Soldiers from the 194th Engineer Brigade, Tennessee National Guard, perform horizontal construction training on various pieces of equipment while building foundations and roads during Resolute Castle 2018, at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, May 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Fugro Lands 5-Year US Army Contract for Geodata Support

The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Dutch geodata specialist Fugro a five-year contract to provide surveying and mapping services.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Lands $833M US Navy ESSM Block 2 Deal for 12-Nation Consortium

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon an approximately $833-million contract modification to produce additional Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 assemblies and associated containers for 12 countries.

24 April

Americas

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Christine Casimiro

Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen

The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.

23 April

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘A Universal Radio’: KNDS’ PHORIO to Link Military Robots Across Different Domains

Military robots are poised to become more connected on the battlefield, thanks to a new tactical radio designed for all types of remote-controlled systems operating across various domains.

23 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Approves AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Deals for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems and associated support for Lithuania and the Netherlands.

17 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands to Invest $293M in Joint Drone Production With Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293-million) investment in joint drone production with Ukraine.

17 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Evo Evo vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone

Giulia Bernacchi

DeltaQuad Expands Baltic Footprint Through Meridein Drone Partnership

DeltaQuad has signed an agreement with Estonian firm Meridein to expand access to its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region.

9 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase

The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

V-BAT Drones Now Operational With Royal Netherlands Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy has approved Shield AI’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones for operational use, boosting the country’s maritime domain awareness.

30 March

Asia Pacific