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The Netherlands–F-16 Pilot Training and Logistics Support
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress May 17 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for the continuation of a Continental United States (CONUS) -based Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 Formal Training Unit (FTU)and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $191million. The Government of the [...]
2nd F-35 For The Netherlands Rolls Out Of F-35 Production Facility
The second Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II for the Netherlands rolled out of the F-35 production facility on March 2. This is the latest step in the production process leading to its eventual assignment to Eglin AFB, Fla., later this summer. The Netherlands is planning to use this conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) jet, known [...]
F-35 JSF Jet Does Not Fit In Revised Dutch Defence Strategy
Armed forces which include the controversial JSF jet fighter is the least attractive scenario for the future of the Dutch military, according to an assessment by the Clingenael Institute. The institute, which specialises in international relations, has drawn up four options for the armed forces, only one of which includes the JSF, Nos television reports [...]
Dutch Extend Rheinmetall Ammunition Contract
The Rheinmetall Group of Düsseldorf and the Dutch armed forces have agreed to extend an existing agreement for the supply of various ammunition types in close cooperation between Rheinmetall and the Netherlands. The new 7-year agreement runs to the end of 2019. Under the existing agreement, Rheinmetall generated annual sales averaging €25 million during each [...]
Netherlands to Buy AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Missiles
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress October 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands for 28 AIM-9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II All-Up-Round Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $60 million. The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale of [...]
German-Netherlands Air Defence Cooperation Moves Forward
Cooperation between the Netherlands and Germany in the area of ground-based air and missile defence is entering a new phase. Yesterday [Sept. 13—Ed.], the project leaders of the two countries signed a further expanded agreement. The project is intended to further extend cooperation in the area of air defence. Cooperation in this area has already [...]
Ballistic Missile Upgrade for Dutch Frigate Radars
Today, the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organization and Thales Nederland signed an agreement to modify the four SMART-L volume search radars installed on the “De Zeven Provinciën” class air defence and command frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The new SMART-L radar will be optimized for the early detection of ballistic missiles. SMART-L will be able [...]
Dutch Defence Ministry Plans to Sell F-16s
Romania is interested in buying 15 surplus F-16’s from the Dutch air force. A number of other countries have also shown interest in Dutch military vehicles and ordnance. On Thursday, the Defence Ministry confirmed reports that it is looking to sell equipment in order to raise funds. It is not clear how much money the [...]
Benelux Army in the Making
The armies of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg are to be largely merged into a Benelux army. The three countries will make a joint statement today at a NATO meeting in Brussels, according to Defence Minister Hans Hillen. The alliance calls itself the Northern Group within NATO. The minister said on BNR radio that “in [...]
