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.…
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Chinese fighter jets harass Dutch frigate in East China Sea
The Dutch Ministry of Defense reported on June 7, 2024, that two Chinese fighter jets harassed the Dutch…
Person killed after falling into KLM E190 aircraft engine at Schiphol Airport
A person has been killed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherlands, after they fell into the engine…
Dutch F-35s take over QRA duties from F-16s
The skies above Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are now under the watchful eye of two Dutch F-35s…
Dutch government halts F-16 sale talks with Draken to deliver to Ukraine
The Dutch government has announced that they have decided to stop negotiations for the sale of six F-16…
First Dutch F-16s arrive at European F-16 Training Centre in Romania
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has successfully deployed the first squadron of F-16 fighter jets to Romania’s…
US government backs airlines plea against Schiphol Airport capacity cuts
Slot allocation issues at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) seem about to escalate into a transatlantic legal dispute. On…
Dutch military aircraft forced to divert during evacuation mission in Israel
A Dutch military aircraft, tasked with the repatriation of Dutch citizens, faced unexpected challenges when attempting to land…
Maeve Aerospace plans to develop sustainable aircraft family
In the heart of the Netherlands, a modest-sized scale-up named Maeve is quietly pushing the boundaries of regional…
KLM protests new Dutch tax for transit passengers
KLM has expressed its disagreement with the motion passed by the Dutch parliament on September 21, 2023, to…
Romania, Netherlands, Lockheed Martin agree to establish F-16 pilot training center
The Ministry of National Defense of Romania, the Defence Ministry of the Netherlands, and Lockheed Martin signed a…
What capabilities will the Dutch and Danish F-16 fighters bring to Ukraine?
After months of spearheading an international coalition to supply Ukraine with US-designed F-16 fighter jets, Denmark and the…
Royal Danish Air Force intercepts two Russian bombers headed to NATO airspace
The Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) identified two Russian bombers flying towards the Netherlands airspace, the Royal Netherlands…
Dutch court confirms flight reduction at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, is facing a significant reduction in its operations…
Netherlands to replace Cougar with Caracal helicopters for special operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defense opted to replace its aging fleet of 12 Cougar helicopters with 14 new…
Three Dutch nationals killed in Croatian plane crash
Three Dutch nationals were killed in a plane crash in Croatia after the aircraft went down over the…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
Netherlands open to supplying F-16 fighters to Ukraine if requested
The Dutch government has said it is ready to consider the delivery of F-16 fighters to Ukraine with…