Dutch Air Force fails to intercept unknown drones over Volkel Air Base
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) attempted to shoot down unidentified drones flying over Volkel Air Base (UDE),…
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Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania
Romania has formally taken ownership of 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Netherlands, completing the transfer of aircraft already operating at the…
Netherlands joins USAF CCA program to boost unmanned combat aviation
The Netherlands has joined the United States Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a new step…
Drone or balloon? Amsterdam-Schiphol airport closes runway over near-miss
Amsterdam-Schiphol international airport (AMS) had to be closed for around 45 minutes on September 27, 2025, at 12.10pm…
Netherlands first to use NATO mechanism to buy US Patriot systems for Ukraine
The Netherlands has become the first NATO member to finance a complete US military aid package for Ukraine…
Netherlands signs for Embraer C-390 aeromedical system, secures allied options
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Embraer and the Royal Netherlands Air Force signed a contract for the…
Netherlands completes F-16 transfer to Ukraine; Belgium speeds up deliveries
The last Dutch F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine have left Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands for…
Finnish and Dutch fighter jets turn highway into runway during Baana 25 exercise
The Finnish Air Force kicked off its annual Baana 25 exercise on May 26, 2025, launching flight operations…
Australia, Netherlands to file Final Arguments in ICAO against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands will file its Final Arguments against Russia for the downing of flight MH 17…
The stories of heroism behind World War Two’s famous aircraft wreckages
According to the Dutch government around 5,500 aircraft were lost over the country during World War Two, giving…
Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) has officially become the launch customer for the PC-7 MKX training…
Pratt & Whitney to establish European tech and innovation hub in the Netherlands
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announced that it intends to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) dedicated…
Royal Netherlands Air Force orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has ordered 12 H225M Caracal medium utility helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The deal…
Dutch Defense Minister confirms delivery of first F-16 fighters to Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that the first Dutch F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine. …
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 jets reach Full Operational Capability
It has been announced that the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) F-35 Lightning II fighter jets have reached…
Dutch Air Force bids farewell to F-16 fighter jet after 45 years of service
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will officially retire its F-16 fighter jets after 45 years of service. To…
Flying car maker PAL-V to build final assembly line at Dutch airport
Dutch advanced air mobility developer PAL-V plans to establish a final assembly line and delivery center for its…
First batch of F-16 fighters reportedly handed over to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force has received its first F-16 fighter jets, a long-awaited addition to its military arsenal.…