Netherlands taps Hensoldt for electronic warfare system upgrade

Hensoldt AG

11/06/2026 15:43

    AMSTERDAM, June 11 (Reuters) - The Netherlands has signed German defence firm Hensoldt HAGG.DE as its main supplier to upgrade its electronic warfare capabilities, the Dutch defence ministry said on Thursday.
The systems the Netherlands is seeking are designed to disrupt or deceive enemy radio communications and counter hostile systems.
These capabilities have taken on fresh urgency as Europe grapples with a surge in drone incursions over military bases and critical infrastructure.
The systems will be mounted on Piranha 5 armoured vehicles provided by General Dynamics European Land Systems, a Madrid-based subsidiary of General Dynamics GD.N.
While Hensoldt's Dutch branch will manage the main contract, additional Dutch defence subcontractors are expected to be named in the coming weeks, the statement said.
The Netherlands is seeking to purchase the systems jointly with other European countries.
No financial details of the deal were disclosed.

 (Reporting by Leo Marchandon; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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