News - Royal Netherlands Army

1. The Netherlands spearheads initiative to jointly deliver Patriot system for Ukraine, calls on other European nations to contribute

   The Dutch government proposes to quickly assemble a Patriot air defense system in close cooperation with several partners and ...

   News item | 28-05-2024 | 08:11

2. Patriot unit ready to fire in Slovakia

   The Patriot air defence system in central Slovakia is operational. The unit manning the system is therefore ready to protect ...

   News item | 22-04-2022 | 14:27

3. Self-propelled howitzers head to Germany for firing exercise

   The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) is taking part in the regular SOB/SOMS firing exercises in Bergen-Hohne and Munster-Süd with 16 ...

   News item | 04-03-2022 | 14:39

4. A look at the Defence news 24 - 30 May

   The Ministry of Defence has started excavating a British aircraft in Nieuwe Niedorp in the province of North Holland. The Vickers ...

   News item | 02-06-2021 | 17:12

5. A look at the Defence news 17 – 23 May

   The Caribbean Coastguard intercepted almost 50% fewer drugs in 2020 compared to the previous year. Significantly fewer illegal ...

   News item | 26-05-2021 | 17:44