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October 30, 2024 - Damen Naval Contracts Dutch Firm for ASW Frigate Fuel Oil Separators - Damen Naval has contracted Alfa Laval Benelux to deliver fuel oil separators for the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy and Belgian Navy. Under the contract, Breda-based Alfa Laval Benelux will deliver fuel oil separators, cleaning tables, the Oily Bilge Water Separators, and integrated logistics support deliverables. Read more
October 22, 2024 - Ukraine to Receive ISR Drones From Netherlands - The Dutch government has partnered with local firm DeltaQuad to supply intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones to Ukraine in its defense against Russia. The initiative will equip warfighters with unarmed autonomous aerial systems to support effective monitoring and data collection across battlefields. Read more
October 22, 2024 - Netherlands Announces More DITA Self-Propelled Howitzers for Ukraine - The Netherlands has ordered an additional batch of six DITA self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine from the Czech Republic. A previous batch of nine DITA guns has already been transferred to Kyiv in the summer, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced in a press release. Read more
October 18, 2024 - Netherlands on Defense Buying Spree: Acquiring NASAMS, Tanks, Jets - The Netherlands is acquiring air defense systems, tanks, and jets to enhance defense capabilities, as outlined in its White Paper released last month. The Dutch Ministry of Defence filed a recommendation to Parliament to procure the National Maneuver Air Defence System (NOMADS) and the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) from Kongsberg. Read more
October 18, 2024 - US OKs $1.42 Billion Sale of L3Harris Radios to Netherlands - The US State Department has approved the potential sale of L3Harris portable radio equipment and related gear to the Netherlands for $1.42 billion. As part of the deal, Amsterdam intends to purchase five types of L3Harris radios, walkie-talkies, communication equipment, network encoders, and related logistics support. Read more
October 15, 2024 - Damen Begins Construction of Portuguese Navy’s Multi-Purpose Support Ship - Dutch defense contractor Damen Shipyards Group has held a steel cutting and keel laying ceremony for the Portuguese Navy’s future Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) in Galați, Romania. The event spearheads the construction of the vessel, which is specifically configured to undertake oceanic research, unmanned robotic system deployments, and disaster response tasks. Read more
October 2, 2024 - Netherlands, Naval Group Sign Contract to Construct Four New Submarines - The Netherlands has officially contracted French defense company Naval Group to start constructing four new Orka-class submarines to replace its aging Walrus-class submarines. Dutch Command Materiel and IT Commander Jan Willem Hartman said that the Orka class was chosen as the best replacement via a thorough procurement process. Read more