Netherlands

Netherlands eyes more JASSM weapons for F-35, discloses ASW frigate delivery delay

The move to open talks comes after The Hague and Washington signed a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance to initially acquire the deep strike capability.

From destroyers to drones, how a Europe-led coalition aims to open the Strait of Hormuz

The initiative, led by the UK and France, would only begin once a ceasefire has been declared but could involve 40 nations.

NHIndustries inks contract for NH90 Block 2 study in support of future tech

NHIndustries will provide “multiple evolution options” to NATO and nations involved in the Block 2 study, aligned to “respective operational requirements,” said the manufacturer.

Rheinmetall and Destinus to combine forces in new missile systems joint venture

“We must expand the industrial base for modern defence systems in Europe,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger said.

Northrop, Brazil’s Embraer partner on KC-390 to pitch US, others

Under a memorandum of understanding, Northrop will explore options to develop an autonomous boom refueling system for Embraer’s KC-390, hoping to attract US and international customers.

Estonia pushes for local CV90 fighting vehicle production, defense minister says

"We are ready to step into the supply line … to fill some of the gaps that Hägglunds has," Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's defense minister, told Breaking Defense.

For Europe’s ‘drone wall,’ detecting threats is challenge number one: Officials

“Detection — especially detection on the low altitudes — this is the most difficult part and when you add to the drones, the low flying cruise missiles, then the detection is really a challenge,” Estonia’s Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense.

Euro defense leaders rail against Ukraine ‘peace plan,’ lawmakers say it didn’t come from US

Senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the proposal didn't come from US officials, but Rubio later said it was indeed American "authored."

NATO allies cancel E-7A Wedgetail order, eye replacement, says Netherlands

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters today at the alliance's AWACS main operating base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, that an E-3A Sentry replacement process is "ongoing."

Germany, Netherlands lock in $4 billion Jackal infantry fighting vehicle joint buy

The Jackal is a "highly capable IFV that offers enhanced lethality, survivability, and tactical flexibility," according to Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.

Netherlands joins US for drone wingmen development

The agreement unlocks "total access" for the Netherlands into the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, said Dutch State Secretary for Defense Gijs Tuinman.

Netherlands Air Chief urges NATO to examine ‘shortfalls’ without ‘US assets’

“Above all, deep pockets filled with ammunition,” is required, Lt. Gen. André Steur said, “because numbers do matter in the world we live in.”

Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory

Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev, Commander of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Battalion, told Breaking Defense that Washington opening up deep strikes into Russia gives Ukraine a "chance" at victory.

Belgium plans largest ammunition order, announces early NH90 helicopter retirement

In comments heavily critical of the troubled NH90, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said that Belgium's four TTH standard aircraft will be "decommissioned from September."