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Retrieved from: https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/13/netherlands-interceptor-craft/
March 31, 2025 - Netherlands pledges over $2 billion for Ukraine in 2025, including $540 million for drones - The Netherlands will allocate 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to support Ukraine in 2025, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and State Secretary Gijs Tuinman on March 31. Read more
March 27, 2025 - Netherlands Begins Weapons Integration for Den Helder Replenishment Vessel - The Royal Netherlands Navy has taken delivery of the HNLMS Den Helder combat support ship for weapon systems integration. The handover in North Holland marks the finalization of the remaining tasks under the replenishment vessel’s five-year construction. Read more
March 20, 2025 - Thales to Equip Dutch Orka-Class Submarines With Advanced Sonar Systems - Thales has signed an agreement with Naval Group to supply high-performance sonar systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s future class of submarines. They will equip the Orka-class submarines, which are set to replace the Walrus-class vessels currently in service. Read more
March 14, 2025 - Dutch Warship Test-Fires Tomahawk Cruise Missile for First Time - A Royal Netherlands Navy frigate has test-launched a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time as part of an information-gathering effort about the missile. The US Navy-led launch from the HNLMS De Ruyter air defense and command frigate took place off the coast of Norfolk in the US. Read more
March 13, 2025 - Netherlands to Receive 13 Interceptor and Special Ops Craft From De Haas - De Haas Shipyards has received a contract to build 13 vessels to replace the Netherlands Armed Forces’ Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC). The incoming boats will have enhanced weapons compatibility, communication systems, and sensors compared to their predecessors. Read more
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