Netherlands

New Algorithm Lets Drones Team Up to Carry Heavy Payloads

Scientists in the Netherlands have found a way to make drones lift heavy loads together, turning solo flyers into coordinated teams.

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Belgian Navy Accepts First City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

The Belgian Navy has received its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, the Oostende (M940), at the Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges.

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Netherlands Joins US Drone Wingman Program

The Netherlands has joined the US Air Force's CCA program, which aims to enhance combat capabilities through manned-unmanned teaming.

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Germany, Netherlands Procure 270 Boxer Armored Vehicles for $5.25 Billion

Germany and the Netherlands have contracted a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS for the procurement of 270 Boxer armored vehicles.

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GA-ASI, Netherlands Partner to Develop Small Uncrewed Aircraft

The Dutch Ministry of Defence and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have teamed up to develop a small uncrewed aircraft system for multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. 

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ICC Rejects Israel Appeal Bid Over Arrest Warrants

The International Criminal Court rejected Israel's bid to appeal against arrest warrants for its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over the Gaza war.

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Netherlands and Ukraine to Jointly Produce Deep-Strike Drones

The Dutch government has announced a $127-million investment to jointly produce deep-strike drones with Ukraine.

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Dutch NGO Rejects Burkina Junta’s Claims of Spying

An NGO denied claims by the Burkina Faso authorities that its workers had been involved in spying a day after the military regime arrested more of its staff.

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Ukraine’s ‘Vampire’ Drone Takes Center Stage at First European Defense Forum in Hague

At an event attended by over 200 Dutch and foreign firms, Ukraine showcased a variety of its defense solutions with proven combat experience.

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US Approves $570M AMRAAM Missile Sale to the Netherlands

The US has approved the potential $570-million sale of RTX’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to the Netherlands. 

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