DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of sixteen (16) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $39 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-requests-aim-120c-8-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missile-amraam-76061/

DefenceTalkBoeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), continuing a track record of on-time deliveries to customers. The RNLAF will operate a fleet of 20 CH-47F Chinooks, the newest configuration in use by countries around the world. “The RNLAF made it clear to us that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-delivers-first-ch-47f-chinook-to-royal-netherlands-air-force-75074/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of sixteen (16) MK-48 Mod 7 Advanced Technology (AT) torpedo conversion kits and related equipment for an estimated cost of $85 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on yesterday. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-requests-to-buy-mk-48-torpedo-conversion-kits-74299/

DefenceTalkThe Netherlands government has today approved the national plan on the NATO Defence Investment Pledge. This plan includes the government commitment to designate additional funds from the national budget next spring. As part of this commitment, the government intends to increase defence spending. The security environment has become more unstable. This calls for additional investment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-government-approves-nato-national-plan-71989/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of items and services to support the upgrade/remanufacture of AH-64D Block II Apache Attack Helicopters to the AH-64E configuration for an estimated cost of $1.191 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-to-buy-ah-64e-remanufactured-apache-attack-helicopters-71493/

DefenceTalkOn 5 January 2017, NATO’s Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission entered its 43rd rotation since its beginning in 2004. After four months of leading the mission, France handed over the symbolic key to the Baltic Airspace to the Netherlands at the traditional ceremony held at Šiauliai Air Base. The Royal Netherlands Air Force will now […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-hands-over-lead-in-baltic-air-policing-to-the-netherlands-68769/

DefenceTalkThe Netherlands is ready to purchase 2 Airbus tanker/transport aircraft with Luxembourg. The aircraft will be NATO property and will be stationed at Eindhoven Air Base for pooling and sharing. Belgium, Germany, Norway and Poland intend to join the agreement at a later date. The MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) project is an example of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-and-luxembourg-buy-tanker-aircraft-together-67936/

DefenceTalkEDWARDS AFB: Several media members and Royal Netherlands Air Force representatives stopped by May 10 to cover a big story. In about a week, most of the Dutch component of the F-35 Joint Operational Test Team will head to their homeland where they will conduct test sorties and introduce their fifth-generation fighter to the people […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dutch-f-35-ot-contingent-prepping-to-head-overseas-67488/

DefenceTalkBowing to US demands, the Dutch government announced Friday it will take part in US-led air strikes in Syria against the Islamic State group, extending its current air support mission over Iraq. “In order to make the fight against ISIS in Iraq more efficient, it has been decided to carry out air strikes against ISIS […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-to-join-us-led-air-strikes-in-syria-66636/

DefenceTalkThe Royal Netherlands Air Force selected Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) to equip its F-16 fleet, becoming the 21st international customer to acquire the multi-mission system. The contract was awarded through the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization and includes 29 Sniper ATPs as well as support equipment, training and sustainment. Pod deliveries will begin […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-netherlands-lockheeds-sniper-advanced-targeting-pod-for-f-16-fleet-65570/