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Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Sea

HNLMS Karel Doorman logistics support ship.

Dutch Logistics Ship to Support EU’s Counter-Houthi Operations

The Netherlands will sail a logistics ship to support the EU's defensive maritime security operations in the Middle East from May to August.

3 April

War

Image of humanitarian aid, seen here being airdropped over Gaza from a RAF A400M aircraft today (25/03/2024). The Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza for the first time on Monday, as part of international efforts to provide life-saving assistance to civilians. The aid, which consists of water, rice, cooking oil, flour, tinned goods and baby formula, will support the people of Gaza. The Defence Secretary authorised the airdrop following an assessed reduction in threat to the military mission and risk to civilians. An RAF A400M flew from Amman, Jordan to airdrop this aid along the northern coastline of Gaza, as part of the Jordanian-led international aid mission. UK personnel worked closely with the Royal Jordanian Air Force to plan and conduct this mission.

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Netherlands Airdrop Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

The British and Dutch governments have deployed their air forces to the Middle East to supply humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.

2 April

Technology

Defense Operational Clothing System (DOKS)

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands Orders New Military Suits for Troops

The Dutch government has awarded Hexonia a contract to supply Defense Operational Clothing Systems for the armed forces.

1 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands, Lithuania to Practice Patriot Air Defense Systems in Eastern Flank Exercise

The Netherlands will send Patriot weapon systems to Lithuania for a bilateral exercise at NATO’s eastern flank.

Mar- 2024 -

29 March

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands Air Force to Upgrade Reaper Fleet for NATO Missions

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will upgrade the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet of MQ-9A drones over the next three years.

21 March

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Netherlands to Buy F-16 Munitions, Drones Worth $381M for Ukraine

The Netherlands allocated over $381 million to purchase F-16 ammunition and advanced reconnaissance drones for Ukraine.

20 March

Business

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall Acquires Dutch Startup REEQ, Ventures Into Light Hybrid Vehicles

Defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has acquired REEQ, a Dutch startup specializing in lightweight tactical vehicles.

19 March

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Belgium Announces $448M Aid Including Artillery Ammo for Ukraine

The Belgian government has approved additional military aid of 412 million euros ($448 million) for Ukraine, including artillery rounds.

18 March

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Netherlands Picks France’s Naval Group Over Saab for Submarine Deal

The Netherlands picked French defense company Naval Group on Friday to build four submarines for its navy in a deal worth billions of euros.

8 March

Business

Rojoef Manuel

Saab, Damen to Jointly Export Expeditionary C-71 Submarines

Swedish defense company Saab and Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed a contract to jointly export the Expeditionary C-71 submarine.

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