NL News Update 15-03-2025

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February 26, 2025 - Netherlands Christens Navy’s Modern Combat Support Ship - The Netherlands has officially named the navy’s new Combat Support Ship at Damen Naval Shipyard in Vlissingen. The vessel is being developed to fill the gaps left by the force’s 1960s-era replenishment oiler ship that was sold to Peru following retirement in 2014. Read more

February 18, 2025 - Rheinmetall to Provide C-390 Flight Simulators for Dutch Air Force Training - Embraer has contracted Rheinmetall to supply C-390 transport aircraft flight simulators to train Royal Netherlands Air Force crews and ground personnel. The deal includes a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) as well as a Cargo Handling Station Trainer (CHST), with delivery scheduled for the end of next year. Read more

February 13, 2025 - Netherlands to Donate YPR Armored Vehicles to Ukraine - The Dutch Ministry of Defense is sending YPR armored infantry vehicles to Ukraine to support the country’s ground military capabilities amidst Russia’s continued aggression. The package will consist of 25 vehicles in a medical transport configuration to improve the movement of wounded troops on the frontlines.  Read more

February 12, 2025 - Netherlands Becomes First Buyer of Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System - The Netherlands has signed a contract with Pilatus, becoming the first country to purchase the company’s new PC-7 MKX flight training system. The deal includes eight PC-7 MKXs with ground-based training systems and four simulators. Read more

February 6, 2025 - Eight NATO Nations Join Air Exercise in Poland, Baltic Region - Eight NATO members have deployed aircraft for the Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) exercise over Poland and the Baltic region. Read more

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