DSCA Approves MK 41 VLS for Netherlands
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) Baseline (B/L) VII Strike…
HEMEX ORION 2023 – Probation in the Mediterranean
In the multinational NATO association, the German Navy took part in a French landing operation with the frigate Saxon. Your mission in this exercise was to protect the helicopter carriers…
New Belgian/Dutch ASW Frigates in Service from 2029
Defense has 4 Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates built, 2 for the Dutch and 2 for the Belgian navy. Damen builds the ships, Thales Nederland builds the integrated radar and…
Vlissingen Showcases US-Netherlands Joint Force Interoperability
The Motor Vessel Leroy A. Mendonca delivered more than 1,200 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including M1 Abrams main battle tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and a range of wheeled…
International Exercise Obangame Express 2023 Set to Begin
Exercise Obangame Express 2023 (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, will kick off its 12th year with 29 participating nations at an opening ceremony in…
Joint Statement by France, Belgium & Netherlands on MCM Vessels
On the occasion of the Euronaval exhibition, France, Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on a cooperation aimed at promoting synergies and mutual benefits with regard to national mine warfare…
FGS Hessen Joins Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group
On October 4th is the newest and most modern USUnited States-Aircraft carrier departed for its first mission. From the home port of Norfolk, the formation of the “Gerald R. Ford”…