On August 25th, companies from the Netherlands and Singapore took part in a B2B Webinar. Organised by the Dutch embassy, the aim of the webinar was to strengthen international ties between Singapore and the Netherlands and allow the participating companies to present their capabilities.

The NIDV offers coordination for  Partners for International Business (PIB) initiatives. This afternoon, we proudly signed a third agreement aimed at a new reliable partner country: South Korea.

This year the NEDS is back and bigger than ever. There is a lot of enthusiasm from our exhibitors, visitors, and NIDV staff. Registration for our visitors will open again in September and we hope to see you in Rotterdam on 17 November 2022. Thales Netherlands is acting as sponsor and the theme this year is “Netherlands on the Radar”.  

The NIDV is accutely aware of the importance of international trade for the Dutch economy in general and the Defence and Security sector in particular. One of the ways in which the NIDV promotes the market position of the Dutch Defence and Security Industry is by participating in Partners for International Business (PIB) Initiatives. The NIDV already played a coordinating role in two successful initiatives with Malaysia and Singapore, first, and Greece, second. Now we are pleased to announce that we are joining two new initiatives with South Korea and the United States.

For one week during Eurosatory, Defence and Security companies present their goods and services for innumerable foreign delegations to explore. This trade fair, opened by president Macron, can be of great benefit to both small and large companies.

Politicians are serious about ensuring peace and security. This is evident from the Defence White Paper 2022, which the NIDV welcomes. The NATO standard of 2% GNP will be met, allowing the Ministry of Defence and its partners to fulfil their constitutional tasks: not a goal in itself, but a financial minimum for peace and security. Thus, security professionals not only get the money but also the means to do their job. More than ever, the Ministry of Defence seeks cooperation with the industry, society, and Europe. The defence and security sector with its companies and knowledge institutions is ready to take up the gauntlet. The challenges are great, but the government is not alone. (Photo credits: Defensie.nl)

The directors of several sister associations of the NIDV, National Defence Industry Associations (NDIAs) share a monthly discussion on current events. Eurosatory is a great opportunity to break the online pattern. Please meet the NDIA directors of: Austria; Finland; Sweden; Denmark; Norway; Latvia; Belgium; Greece; Portugal; and Ireland.

With the passing of John Jansen, we lose a family man, a defence expert and a fine colleague. His activities since the 1980s have been characterised by equipment cooperation. Especially in the office of the Dutch National Armaments Director, his international attitude came into its own. Through his two placements in Brussels, his international orientation was formed. He helped shape the current NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). He also had a special significance in the establishment of the Western European Armaments Group and the European Defence Agency (EDA).