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Welcome to our Newsroom. Here you can find the latest news, articles, and blogs from NLR. We also showcase a range of videos and publications here. For more video content, please visit our YouTube channel, NLRmedia. The NLR Repository provides access to our public library of NLR reports.
13 January 2026
R&D case: Smart Bandits decision-making module
In military simulations, Computer Generated Forces (CGFs) are autonomous entities that represent friendly, neutral or hostile air, ground surface, or subsurface-based units, platforms or individuals. The behaviour exhibited by CGFs is modelled to mimic realistic human behaviour, as well as that of existing and
emerging autonomous systems. CGFs are typically used in training, concept development and experimentation (CD&E) or decision-support applications. For each application, the CGFs require different behaviour models. However, traditional modelling techniques do not give scope for expression and
keep modellers from quickly developing new models. Additionally, modelling coordinating masses such as drone swarms requires new tools that make use of the latest developments in computation. Constant innovation in the area of behaviour modelling is therefore required.
16 December 2025
Cosmic radiation threatens the reliability of aircraft systems
Recently, a remarkable incident made the news: thousands of Airbus aircraft worldwide were grounded after cosmic radiation disrupted digital electronic systems. A problem long familiar in space applications is becoming increasingly relevant for aviation. Ongoing digitalisation is making modern systems more vulnerable to invisible radiation from space.
15 December 2025
Opening of the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility aftermovie
On 28 November 2025, NLR officially opened the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility (EPTF) at NLR in Marknesse. The EPTF facilitates research to accelerate sustainable propulsion systems of aircraft. The new test facility is an important step in the innovation process. It bridges the gap between scientific research and practical implementation by companies. This unique facility offers researchers from NLR and other knowledge institutions, as well as startups, SMEs, and industrial parties, the opportunity to conduct tests on hydrogen-electric propulsion systems.
01 December 2025
From cybersickness to effective training: exploring VR and MR
At NLR, we explore how virtual and mixed reality can transform flight simulation and the human factors involved. Simulators can be hindered by cyber sickness, a form of motion sickness that can occur when there is a mismatch between the motion you see in the virtual world and the motion you feelin the real world. Our research focuses on reducing that mismatch, so pilots can train longer, more effectively, and more comfortably. NLR tested three visual conditions: regular VR, VR-grid and Mixed reality.
01 December 2025
Performance Based Pilot Training
Read more about it on our Training and simulation-page.
28 November 2025
Unique in the EU: Modular EPTF Test Facility for Hydrogen-Powered Flight
With the opening of the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility (EPTF), NLR now operates a unique, modular test facility designed to support research. At present, the focus lies on hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion. The new facility provides startups, SMEs and industrial partners with optimal conditions to safely and thoroughly test complex innovations in this field. In doing so, NLR contributes to accelerating aviation sustainability.
26 November 2025
R&D case: Hydrogen drone research
Project: HYDRA II (Hydrogen Drone Research Aircraft)
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