Welcome to our new website

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Welcome to our new website

Discover our research and developments presented in a modern and contemporary way. Our experts work on innovative projects every day to make air and space travel safer, more sustainable, and efficient. We’re pleased to share our expertise and knowledge with you about our projects and research, including the insights, developments, and results of our projects, as well as the impact of our research and the latest technological advancements.

In collaboration with start-ups, industry, governments, and knowledge institutions, we seek practical solutions to complex challenges such as climate-neutral aviation, digitalisation, safety, and autonomy. Through our articles, reports, and videos, we demonstrate how we our knowledge, expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities contribute to address these challenges.

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Flight Operations and Certification

30 October 2025

New Drone Operator training: Firda and NLR join forces

Firda Emmeloord MBO college and the applied research organisation NLR are partnering to launch a new MBO training programme 'Drone Operations Specialist' scheduled to start in 2026. Firda will deliver the educational component, while NLR will provide its expertise and facilities. This partnership adresses the growing need for qualified drone operators and supports the development of the new MITC in Marknesse.

Defence and Security

29 October 2025

Royal Netherlands Navy opens innovative drone workshop at NLR Marknesse

The Royal Netherlands Navy officially opened a new drone workshop on the site of the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) in Marknesse on Monday, October 20. The workshop marks a significant step in strengthening the cooperation between the Ministry of Defence and NLR in the field of unmanned aerial systems and maritime technology.

NLR corporate

27 October 2025

Resilience Week: NLR and TNO join forces for a safer future

From cyber attacks to espionage, from disinformation to disrupting vital infrastructure – the Netherlands is being tested on its resilience more and more often. Today's security issues are complex and affect all sectors. Cooperation is not a choice, but a necessity. That is why NLR and TNO are organising the Resilience Week from 27 to 31 October: a joint initiative that raises awareness amongst employees of their role in strengthening national resilience.