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Dutch defence industry and innovation get boost

Dutch defence industry and innovation get boost

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 7, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Navy, News

The Dutch government has presented a new strategy to boost Dutch defence. A total of EUR 1.15 billion will be available to strengthen the industry. EUR 310 million will be spent this year, among others on the Unmanned Systems Action Plan. This is needed because of...
COMMIT takes delivery of new Combat Support Ship

COMMIT takes delivery of new Combat Support Ship

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 26, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The brand new supply ship Den Helder sailed into its eponymous home port on 24 March. There, Damen Naval handed over the vessel to the Command Materiel and IT organisation (COMMIT) of the Dutch Ministry of Defence. Incidentally, this does not mean that the so-called...
Dutch frigate De Ruyter tests launch Tomahawk missile

Dutch frigate De Ruyter tests launch Tomahawk missile

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 17, 2025 | Navy, News

Air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter launched a Tomahawk missile on 11 March. This happened off the coast of Norfolk in the US. It was the first time a Dutch naval vessel fired this type of missile. With the test launch, the navy is gathering necessary...
Dutch navy gets new fast interception craft

Dutch navy gets new fast interception craft

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 12, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The Ministry of Defence is procuring thirteen fast craft for the Royal Netherlands Navy. They will replace the current Fast Raiding Interception Special Forces Craft (FRISC). Dutch shipyard De Haas Maassluis in Rotterdam is building the so-called Future Fast...
Princess Amalia christens Combat Support Ship Den Helder

Princess Amalia christens Combat Support Ship Den Helder

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 24, 2025 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange christened the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder at Damen Naval in Vlissingen on Saturday, 22 February. The new replenishment ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy features a high level of automation and marks the start of a...
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