The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were delivered to the RNLAF in 2022. MQ-9A is designed and …
Read More »Caracal: Germany and the Netherlands enter €1.9 billion framework contract with Rheinmetall for 3,058 airmobile vehicles
The German and Dutch armed forces have contracted with Rheinmetall to supply up to 3,058 Caracal airmobile platforms. Worth up €1.9 billion, the multiyear framework contract includes up to 2,054 vehicles earmarked for Germany and 1,004 for the Netherlands. As a first step, a firm order from the framework contract …
Read More »Saab to Deliver Combat Training Solutions to the Netherlands
Saab has signed a contract for the delivery of live training systems and services to the Dutch armed forces. The order comprises the supply of new equipment and functionality at 727 MSEK, with a 10-year support contract with an annual value of 66.9 MSEK. The total order over the ten …
Read More »BAE Systems receives $500 million contract to provide new turret for Netherlands’ CV90s
BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) for the Royal Netherlands Army’s fleet of 122 CV90s, with an option for an additional 19 vehicles. The upgrade programme with a new turret will vastly improve the vehicle’s …
Read More »The Netherlands and Germany Strengthen Military Ties
The Dutch and German armed forces are further strengthening the ties. State Secretary Barbara Visser and her German counterpart Benedikt Zimmer signed four agreements yesterday. Frigates For example, they will join force to replace the Dutch air defense and command and German F124 Sachsen frigates. Both countries will cooperate in …
Read More »Australian Icebreaker operated by DMS Maritime to be constructed by Damen
On April 28 at a ceremony in Hobart Tasmania, the Australian Government signed a contract with DMS Maritime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Serco, for the delivery, operation and maintenance of an Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) with icebreaking capabilities. The vessel will be built by the Damen Shipyards Group …
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