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Netherlands investing heavily in producing military drones, sensors, satellites


The Netherlands is promoting itself as the premier destination for purchasing military drones, sensors, and satellites, and is investing heavily in the production of these products. The Netherlands will invest €1.2 billion in drone manufacturers over the coming years and is converting the former VDL car factory in Born into a drone manufacturing facility, AD reports.

The caretaker government is actively working to make the Dutch defense industry competitive in this market. “The prototype was in the water in June.” The Dutch military is currently testing the Scout 3, and the company expects to launch the model within a few months. Thales, a globally recognized manufacturer of high-quality radar and sonar systems, is also receiving government support, State Secretary Tuiman added.

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