Defence and Security

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 leveraging our expertise in training concept development and evaluation, as well as our state-of-the-art facilities, we can support you in selecting the most effective training approach for your organisation. Our deep understanding of operational realities allows us to provide actionable advice that is tailored to your specific context and goals.

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, Big Data, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality to enhance situational awareness and understanding.

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 on overall air traffic, with the goal of ensuring safe and efficient coexistence between manned and unmanned aircraft. 

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.

ARTEX: Augmented Reality for Technical Exploitation in C-IED Opertions.
Training and Simulation

31 August 2024

R&D case: ARTEX

ARTEX: Augmented Reality for Technical Exploitation in C-IED Operations

Aviation resilience to GNSS frequency jamming and cyber threats.
Defence and Security

25 January 2024

R&D case: Resilience to GNSS frequency jamming and cyber threats (AIRING)

The AIRING project has investigated the increased risk of interference and spoofing for aviation, and the technical ways it can be detected or mitigated. A concept was proposed to combine technology and operational procedures, in such a way that GNSS interference can be detected and dealt with in an effective and safe way.