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Dutch navy buys and trials new reconnaissance drones

Dutch navy buys and trials new reconnaissance drones

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 18, 2026 | Digitalisation, Navy, News

After extensive testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has purchased twelve V-BAT drones. Equipped with radar and cameras, this type of drone conducts reconnaissance and gathers intelligence. It can remain airborne for many hours at altitudes of several kilometres. The...
Dutch MoD orders new cutters for Caribbean Coast Guard

Dutch MoD orders new cutters for Caribbean Coast Guard

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 16, 2026 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Workboats

The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands and Damen Shipyards have signed a contract for the construction of three medium-sized patrol vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The so-called cutters are expected to become operational in early 2029. The patrol...
Defensive deployment of Dutch frigate to Mediterranean

Defensive deployment of Dutch frigate to Mediterranean

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 10, 2026 | Navy, News

The air-defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen will be deployed in the eastern Mediterranean from this week until early April. There, the frigate will contribute to the defence of the Carrier Strike Group and the protection of Cyprus and allied territory....
Dutch govt considers deploying frigate to Mediterranean

Dutch govt considers deploying frigate to Mediterranean

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 5, 2026 | Navy, News

The Dutch government is investigating the desirability and feasibility of deploying the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen in a defensive role in the eastern Mediterranean. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Defence) and Minister Berendsen (Foreign Affairs)...
New Dutch submarines get advanced torpedo from the outset

New Dutch submarines get advanced torpedo from the outset

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 5, 2026 | Navy, News, Submarines

The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to integrate the French F21 MK2 torpedo into the four new Orka-class submarines during the production phase. The original plan was to equip them initially with the MK48 torpedoes currently used by the Walrus-class fleet. Defence...
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