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January 20, 2021 – The navies of Belgium and the Netherlands rely on Thales, Naval Group and KERSHIP shipyard to equip the 12 next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels with NS50 radars for Air & Surface Surveillance with Fire Control capabilities. The NS50 provides for the first time a complete and superior level of self-protection capability against air and surface…
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January 14, 2021 (Google Translation) – The Netherlands today takes over command from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1). The fleet association will be clearing explosives in the North Sea and Baltic Sea for the next 6 months. It also ensures that the fleet is ready for military operations at any time. The Royal Netherlands Navy is in charge…
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November 27, 2020 (Google Translation) – RH Marine and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) will help to make the maintenance of the vessels of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) more efficient and predictable using data science. Both companies signed a cooperation agreement with the RNLN’s Department of Material Conservation (DMI). The aim of the collaboration is to use data science…
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November 25, 2020 (Google Translation) – Starting this week, the Royal Netherlands Air Force will practice for the first time with 3 NH90s simultaneously on board an amphibious transport ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy. HNLMS Johan de Witt and the maritime combat helicopters participate in the Fleet Operational Sea Training, in which they practice various aspects of warfare. The…
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November 25, 2020 – The Dutch Defence Materiel Organization has recently confirmed the order for a Hull Vane® for the 108m Oceangoing Patrol Vessel HNLMS Zeeland, marking two firsts for the Dutch company. It is the first Hull Vane® on a naval ship and the first Hull Vane® on a vessel over 100-metre in length. Sometimes called “underwater spoiler”, the…
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October 7, 2020 (Google Translation) – HNLMS Groningen will have access to an NH90 maritime combat helicopter again after 2.5 months. This morning a plane took off by air to the Caribbean. The helicopter replaces the one that crashed in July. The NH90 has been prepared for air transport at Eindhoven Air Base in recent days. The aircraft was already…
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September 9, 2020 (Google Translation) – The NH90 helicopter that disappeared into the sea on July 19 in the Caribbean has been salvaged. The aircraft has been brought to the surface in 2 parts in recent days. The tailpiece and hull arrived this afternoon in the port of Curaçao and are now going to the Netherlands by ship. They will…
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August 10, 2020 (Google Translation) – The NH90 maritime attack helicopter that disappeared into the sea in the Caribbean on July 19 was found yesterday. In the crash, 2 crew members were killed. A public-private partnership, the Maritime Capacity Alliance , mapped out the position of the aircraft. The device appears to be divided into 2 parts. 1 piece is…
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July 6, 2020 – Alewijnse secures contract for electrical installation activities for Royal Netherlands Navy Combat Support Ship (CSS) On 11th June, Alewijnse Marine signed a contract with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding. With this contract, Alewijnse becomes responsible for the installation activities, including of the military equipment, for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Combat Support Ship, HNLMS Den Helder. Alewijnse…
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July 8, 2020 (Google Translation) – Within the Submarine Service, the Central Defense Integrity Organization (COID) examines the culture that prevails there. This could have a negative impact on a socially safe working and living environment. For a number of young soldiers who wanted to work at the Submarine Service at the beginning of this year, it was probably also…
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