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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.

Defence and Security
02 July 2025
A new chapter for the Royal Netherlands Air Force: 112 years of history and a leap into the future
Yesterday, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) celebrated its 112th anniversary. In addition, the name of the Air Command (CLSK) is changing to Air and Space Command (CLRS). The name change means that space exploration is becoming more prominent within the Dutch defence. For NLR, this strong commitment by the Air Force to space power […]

Defence and Security
24 June 2025
NLR plays crucial role as partner between government and industry during NATO Summit
23 June 2025 – During the NATO summit in The Hague, Tineke van der Veen (CEO) and Martin Nagelsmit (CTO) of NLR attended the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum (#NSDIF), where defence ministers from NATO countries were present alongside experts and industry representatives. The forum focuses on improving cooperation between NATO and the defence industry. […]

24 June 2025
R&D case: Breakthrough fuel cell technologies for aircraft
Project: BRAVA (Breakthrough Fuel Cell Technologies for Aviation) In the BRAVA project, technologies for a fuel cell-based power generation system (PGS) for aircraft are being developed. Since fuel cells generate a substantial amount of waste heat, a cooling system is required to remove this heat, which in turn accounts for a significant portion of the […]

Sustainability and Environment
23 June 2025
VÆRIDION and NLR want to accelerate research and development of short-haul electric aircraft
VÆRIDION, a Munich-based aviation start-up developing 100% electric aircraft for regional travel, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NLR. The collaboration aims to advance research in sustainable aviation and support the introduction of VÆRIDION’s all-electric Microliner aircraft. Key highlights: NLR plays a crucial role in Europe’s aerospace ecosystem and is a cornerstone of […]

Flight Operations and Certification
19 June 2025
International IFAR Research on Atmospheric Electrical Phenomena
How does the formation of storm clouds and electrical charging high in the sky work? Through flight measurement campaigns, the ELECTRI-FLY project aims to deepen its understanding of these kinds of atmospheric electrical phenomena. The project launch meeting marks the official start of an international scientific collaboration. On the occasion of the IFAR (International Forum […]

Maintenance and Repair
16 June 2025
Joint development by NLR and PhotonFirst for real-time condition monitoring of helicopters
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and PhotonFirst jointly announce the development of an innovative SHUMS solution (Structural Health and Usage Monitoring System) for helicopters. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development of advanced monitoring technologies for the aerospace sector with real-time monitoring of structural loads […]

Construction and Manufacturing
06 June 2025
R&D case: Laser ultrasonic inspection of complex-shaped composites
The manufacturing of complex-shaped composites is becoming increasingly common, driving up demand for fast automated quality control. Laser ultrasonic testing can be a viable technique to achieve this, as it is fast and contactless. However, it requires the inspected part to be perpendicular to the laser beam, posing a challenge for the positioning of the […]

Sustainability and Environment
28 May 2025
NLR and E-Flight team up for electric flying
Electric flight offers promising prospects for aviation, whether using batteries or liquid hydrogen as an energy carrier. During a joint flight, Michel Peters of NLR and Evert-Jan Feld of E-Flight Academy reaffirmed their partnership to conduct further research in this area. Royal NLR and E-Flight Academy share a common goal: to enhance and make electric […]
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