ICEYE to Deliver Space-Based ISR Capability to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

ICEYE to deliver space-based ISR capability to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Royal Netherlands Air Force partners with ICEYE to establish sovereign, space-based ISR capability.

Dutch army launching satellites to monitor battlefields from above

The Dutch Armed Forces will soon be launching the first of four new satellites with super-sensitive data, aimed at monitoring what is happening on the battlefield and in enemy territory from above. The Netherlands wants to be less dependent on the United States for this type of data, AD reports.

ICEYE to supply ISR satellite capability to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Under the deal, ICEYE will deliver four SAR satellites with 25cm resolution, alongside a local ground segment and antenna, as well as a mobile ground unit featuring an AI-driven imagery intelligence hub. The contract also includes access to satellite data from ICEYE’s existing constellation, enhancing the RNLAF’s real-time observation capabilities. The project represents the first operational Dutch military satellite mission and was completed at…