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The Netherlands and Colombia announced September 28th they will work more closely together for security in the Caribbean region. This includes, for example, combating cross-border crime such as drug smuggling.…
The presence of the Carrier Strike Group provides the Norwegian Armed Forces with a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our allies. Several exercises are…
The Ministry of Defense has received a response to the request for tender from the 3 candidate shipyards for the delivery of 4 new submarines. These are Naval Group, Saab…
Defense has 4 new Anti Submarine Warfare ( ASW ) frigates built, 2 for the Netherlands and 2 for Belgium. These ships are equipped with 76 mm Sovraponte guns. Defense…
A few years ago it was decided to keep the air defense and command frigates (LCF) longer in service. For this it is necessary to adapt or replace certain systems.…
HNLMS Tromp has launched 2 missiles in the Norwegian Sea. Here, and in the Atlantic Ocean, the large-scale maritime exercise Formidable Shield takes place. On behalf of the Netherlands, HNLMS…
The Nieuwe Haven in Den Helder will have more mooring capacity due to modernization of the fleet and adapted safety requirements. State Secretary Christophe van der Maat writes this in…
Just a little while and then one of the largest ships in the navy will return to the bosom of the maritime armed forces, the port of Den Helder. With…
On March 15th, the Ministry of Defense escorted 2 Russian military ships during their passage through the Dutch part of the North Sea. The air defense and command frigate Tromp…
Saab and Damen stand for maritime world class. Together we are working on the new submarines for the Netherlands. Saab Damen believes that buying submarines is a strategic decision. Together…