News: 15-07-2021

Roll-out of the first Dutch MQ-9 Reaper

On July 7th, the first Dutch unmanned aircraft of the type MQ-9 Reaper rolled out of the factory of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI). The aircraft with the registration number M-001 has the Dutch roundel and Dutch registration marks. In total, the Royal Air Force will receive 4 aircraft.

Industry News

News: 15-07-2021

Damen Shipyards completes maintenance and modernisation of HNLSM Snellius

Damen Shipyards Den Helder has returned the HNLMS Snellius to the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) following her midlife upgrade. The hydrographic survey vessel required a complex and diverse scope of work taking almost a year to complete. The vessel was delivered ahead of the agreed date.

Industry News

News: 13-07-2021

The Netherlands represented at DEFEA exhibition in Athens

For the first time in a while, the Dutch defense and security industry is represented at an international exhibition. From 13 to 15 July the NIDV will participate in Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) as a follow-up to the industry day and the activities related to the Partners in Business program of the Dutch government.

Internationaal|NIDV nieuws

News: 07-07-2021

First Dutch military satellite takes orbit

Last week, the first Dutch satellite was successfully launched. At 16:47 on the 30th of June, with the use of a Virgin Orbit Boeing 747, the Royal Netherlands Airforce launched the experimental BRIK-II nanosatellite into orbit. Being named after the first aircraft of the Royal Dutch Airforce in 1913, it marks the beginning of the operationalization of possibilities within the space domain.

Industry News

News: 06-07-2021

Visitors registration NEDS 2021 is open

The NEDS is the largest business event for the Dutch defense and security sector in the Benelux and the moment to meet manufacturers, users and your network. On November 18 we would like to welcome you to the physical event in Ahoy, Rotterdam. Of course, we will follow the applicable COVID19 rules. NEDS 2021 will take place on Thursday, November 18 from 9:00 to 17:00.

NIDV News

News: 06-07-2021

We’re back! NEDS 2021

Wij zijn verheugd dat de NIDV Exhibition Defence and Security (NEDS 2021) dit jaar weer fysiek zal plaatsvinden. Op 18 november ontvangen wij u graag voor het fysieke evenement in Ahoy, Rotterdam. Uiteraard volgen wij de geldende COVID19-regels.

NIDV News

News: 25-06-2021

National security test for investments, mergers and acquisitions

The Netherlands government wants to introduce a security test for investments, mergers and takeovers that may pose a risk to national security. The Cabinet has approved the Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions (Security Test) Act (vifo) by Minister Blok of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and Minister Grapperhaus of Justice and Security.

Industry News

News: 21-06-2021

New NL-DPAS increases possibilities to work for US departments of defense

Supplying industrial products, materials and services to the U.S. Department of Defense (and its affiliated defense industry) will become easier. This is accomplished on the basis of the new Defense Priorities and Allocations System (NL-DPAS). The Ministries of Defense, Economic Affairs and Climate Change and the Netherlands Defence and Security Industry signed the agreement on june 16th.

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