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European Defence Challenge 2nd Edition

Date:29-03-2022

The European Defence Challenge is an open competition to attract young talent to the Defence industry and to encourage them to initiate a career in defence-related technologies.

After the success of the European Defence Challenge first edition with 147 students registered from 20 countries, we launch now the second edition.

Do you want to participate? Answer this question in 500-600 words:

Remote everything? To what extent can unmanned assets interact with humans in the field for defence operations?

More information and registration

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News: 24-10-2023

Defenture delivers first vehicle for the Dutch Air Mobile Brigade

On October 13, 2023, Defenture handed over the first test vehicle to the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) for the 11 Air Mobile Brigade (11LMB). This vehicle will first be tested and equipped with all communication equipment before it is handed over to the Air Mobile Brigade. The contract entails 41 GRF “Vector” air transportable tactical vehicles (ATTVs).
Industry News

News: 13-10-2023

Dutch-US defense industry cooperation in the spotlight in D.C.

The United States and the Netherlands need to cooperate more intensively to meet current and future challenges in defence and security, that was the overall conclusion of the NL-US Defense Industry Days that took place Oct. 12 and 13 in Washington D.C. As countries with strong shared values, we need each other for innovation and strong supply chains in the increasingly complex world.

News: 12-09-2023

Visitor registration NEDS 2023 open

The 34th annual NIDV Exhibition for Defence and Security (NEDS), opens its doors Thursday november 30th in Rotterdam Ahoy. This edition’s theme is Sustainable Security: How to take part facing climate and energy challenges, while fulfilling core responsibilities?
NIDV News

News: 24-10-2023

Defenture delivers first vehicle for the Dutch Air Mobile Brigade

On October 13, 2023, Defenture handed over the first test vehicle to the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) for the 11 Air Mobile Brigade (11LMB). This vehicle will first be tested and equipped with all communication equipment before it is handed over to the Air Mobile Brigade. The contract entails 41 GRF “Vector” air transportable tactical vehicles (ATTVs).
Industry News

News: 13-10-2023

Dutch-US defense industry cooperation in the spotlight in D.C.

The United States and the Netherlands need to cooperate more intensively to meet current and future challenges in defence and security, that was the overall conclusion of the NL-US Defense Industry Days that took place Oct. 12 and 13 in Washington D.C. As countries with strong shared values, we need each other for innovation and strong supply chains in the increasingly complex world.

News: 12-09-2023

Visitor registration NEDS 2023 open

The 34th annual NIDV Exhibition for Defence and Security (NEDS), opens its doors Thursday november 30th in Rotterdam Ahoy. This edition’s theme is Sustainable Security: How to take part facing climate and energy challenges, while fulfilling core responsibilities?
NIDV News
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