Royal Netherlands Air Force

Dutch Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainer Makes First Flight in Switzerland

Pilatus has completed the maiden flight of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s initial PC-7 MKX trainer aircraft at Buochs Airfield in Switzerland.

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NATO Buys NH90 Military Helicopters for Netherlands

NATO’s Helicopter Management Agency has contracted NHIndustries to supply three NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters for the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force.

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Embraer Starts Building First C-390 Millennium for Netherlands

Brazilian defense contractor Embraer has begun production of the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, north of São Paulo.

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Netherlands Joins US Drone Wingman Program

The Netherlands has joined the US Air Force's CCA program, which aims to enhance combat capabilities through manned-unmanned teaming.

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Netherlands Selects ICEYE to Supply ISR Systems for Space-Based Defense

The Netherlands has contracted Finnish satellite manufacturer ICEYE to supply a full suite of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to boost sovereign space-based defense.

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Embraer Adds Flying Hospital Capability to Netherlands C-390 Fleet

Embraer is set to deliver an advanced aeromedical evacuation system to the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet.

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Rheinmetall to Provide C-390 Flight Simulators for Dutch Air Force Training

Embraer has contracted Rheinmetall to supply C-390 transport aircraft flight simulators to train Royal Netherlands Air Force crews and ground personnel.

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Netherlands Becomes First Buyer of Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System

The Netherlands has signed a contract with Pilatus, becoming the first country to purchase the company’s new PC-7 MKX flight training system. 

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Dutch F-35s Intercept Three Russian Military Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have detected three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea and escorted them over international waters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed.

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Draken to Provide Honey Badger ‘Red Team’ Fleet for Dutch Air Force Training

Draken has agreed to deliver its L-159E Honey Badger threat replication fleet to support the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s training programs.

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