Defence and Security

Defence and Security

21 May 2025

Launch of QRDF: rapid drone innovations for Defence

21 May 2025, Marknesse – The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) is launching the Quick Response Drone Facility (QRDF) in Marknesse today. This facility contributes to the broader ambition of Defence to become a pioneer in the field of unmanned systems, together with industry and knowledge institutions. The Minister of Defence, Ruben Brekelmans, was present […]
Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Force Life Management

With a unique combination of expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we are equipped to design and execute comprehensive on-board loads and usage measurement campaigns for a wide range of military assets, from aircraft and helicopters to engines, landing gears, and supporting subsystems. Our capabilities extend beyond data collection, as we also possess the necessary hardware, expertise, […]
Training and Simulation

28 March 2025

Live Virtual Constructive

Conducting seamless LVC exercises remains one of the most challenging issues for modern Air Forces. There is a lack of interoperability, limited reuse and loose integration between live, virtual and constructive assets. Our team offers a comprehensive range of user-oriented training concepts and solutions regarding LVC training development, integrated service-oriented architectures, and data exchange technologies. […]
Training and Simulation

28 March 2025

Education and training for defence

With over two decades of experience in addressing educational and training challenges, our team has developed a unique approach that combines systematic analysis with practical expertise. We can help you bridge the gap between job requirements and effective training programmes, enabling you to develop targeted solutions that meet the needs of all team members. By […]
Taxi testing DEP SFD at Deelen air base
Sustainability and Environment

20 March 2025

Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence

Royal NLR operates as a non-profit, objective and independent research centre, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, with the aim of making aerospace more sustainable, safer, more efficient and effective. We are the connection between scientific research, policy-based support and industrial […]
Defence and Security

27 February 2025

ISR – intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

NLR offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support end-to-end Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our expertise spans the entire ISR chain, from innovative sensors for air- and spaceborne platforms, to advanced processing, analytics, and presentation techniques. We support the procurement, exercise, and operation of ISR systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, […]
Defence and Security

06 February 2025

German Armed Forces drone flies through European upper airspace for the time

On Monday, 3 February, a German drone with a wingspan of 26 metres belonging to the German Armed Forces flew from Germany to the Netherlands and back. The flight was the first in Europe to take place in upper airspace where commercial aircraft fly. The European MALE RPAS project is exploring the integration of uncrewed flights […]
Training and Simulation

10 January 2025

Booklet: Fit for purpose training

Royal NLR is specialised in creating innovative training and simulation programmes for military forces and other clients. Our primary objective is to make training more effective and efficient. Our vision for military training is centred around competency-based and performance-based training (PBT) concepts that incorporate the integration and interoperability of live, virtual, and constructive elements. We […]
Defence and Security

18 October 2024

Skunk Works and NLR join forces to strengthen defence priorities

Royal NLR and the renowned American company Skunk Works famous for its work on the SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane, as well as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth aircraft, join forces on strategic initiatives to strengthen the defence priorities of the Netherlands and its allies. Washington, October 17, 2024  Royal NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre has announced […]