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Netherlands To Receive Operational F-35s In 2019

March 27, 2015 @ 10:47 AM

The Netherlands has signed a contract for its first eight operational Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, which are to be delivered by 2019, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 26 March. In signing for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF's) initial aircraft, Dutch Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said that the country has now "passed the point of no return" in its commitment to the F-35 as a successor to the incumbent F-16
US Approves $1.05 Billion Chinook Cargo Helicopters Sale To Netherlands

March 24, 2015 @ 04:14 PM

The US State Department has approved a $1.05 billion possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for 17 CH-47F Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support
Patriot Missile Systems Of US Allies To Be Upgraded By Raytheon

March 21, 2015 @ 09:14 AM

Raytheons Integrated Defense Systems recently has won a $212.6 million contract to provide upgrades to the Patriot missile system purchased by US allies
First F-35A Fighter Assembled Outside US Rolled Out In Italy

March 13, 2015 @ 09:36 AM

The first F-35 A Lightning II fighter built outside the US rolled out of Cameri Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility in Italy, Lockheed Martin said in a press release Thursday. The roll-out marks the first F-35A assembled internationally and the first of eight aircraft currently being assembled in Italy
BAE Systems Wins Dutch Bv206 Armored Vehicle Upgrade Contract

March 11, 2015 @ 05:05 PM

BAE Systems Hägglunds has won a contract from Netherlands Ministry of Defense for a mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Dutch fleet of 95 Bv206 vehicles. The upgrade includes replacement of the engine, transmission, tracks, electrical systems and the renovation of other sub-systems, The company said in its press release on Monday
Leidos Wins Ballistic Missile Defense Programme Support Contract

February 6, 2015 @ 09:16 AM

Leidos has won a contract from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Communications and Information (NCI) Agency to provide systems engineering and integration support for the Ballistic Missile Defense Programme Office. The total contract value is $77 million, if all options are exercised
Peru To Buy Used Three Bell SAR Helicopters From Netherlands

January 23, 2015 @ 11:27 AM

Netherlands Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis Plasschaert announced in the parliament last week that Netherlands will be selling three used Bell AB-412 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters to Peru. The contract, which is expected to be signed at the end of January, includes spare parts, testing equipment and special tools
Damen Shipyard To Present Latest Products At Euronaval

January 20, 2015 @ 12:32 PM

The Damen Shipyards Group will be present at Euronaval 2014 from 27 - 31 October in Paris where we will showcase our latest products and developments. The DAMEN portfolio comprises the full range of requirements for naval and security forces, such as landing craft, fast interceptors, offshore patrol vessels, corvettes, frigates, amphibious vessels and a wide range of naval support vessels
Saab, Damen Team Up For Walrus Future Submarine Replacement Programme

January 20, 2015 @ 12:30 PM

Swedish company Saab is teaming with Netherlands Damen Shipyards Group to explore future opportunities in the international submarine market. Both companies have signed an exclusive teaming agreement to work together in pursuit of the potential Walrus-class submarine replacement programme for the Netherlands
2d3 Sensing To Upgrade Dutch Army's ScanEagle UAS Motion Imagery Capability

January 16, 2015 @ 09:24 AM

2d3 Ltd has won a contract from the Netherlands MOD yesterday to upgrade the ScanEagle UAS motion imagery exploitation capability. The contract is for the delivery of two identical exploitation suites for use with the Insitu ScanEagle systems in service with the Dutch Army

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