Shield AI V-BAT Selected by Netherlands Ministry of Defence to Equip Navy and Marine Corps

Shield AI V-BAT Selected by Netherlands Ministry of Defence to Equip Navy and Marine Corps

DEN HELDER, Netherlands, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence,…

Netherlands Selects V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft System for Naval ISR Missions — Global Defense Insight

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The initial order of eight V-BAT drones will be deployed across the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps, marking a significant step in the country’s force modernization efforts. The announcement was made during the ‘Maritime Uncrewed’ event in Den Helder, hosted…

Shield AI supplies eight V-BAT UAS for RNN and Marine Corps

The Netherlands MoD has acquired of eight V-BAT UAS from deep-tech firm Shield AI for the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN) and Marine Corps.The post Shield AI supplies eight V-BAT UAS for RNN and Marine Corps appeared first on Naval Technology.

Shield AI to Supply V-BAT to the Royal Netherlands Navy

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime ISR operations...

Shield AI V-BAT Selected by Netherlands Ministry of Defence to Equip Navy and Marine Corps - Frag Out! Magazine

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. The deal was publicly announced at the Maritime Uncrewed event hosted by the Royal Netherlands Navy in

Netherlands and Poland strengthen defence ties with new cooperation agreement

The updated MoU replaces an earlier version dating back to 1993 and aims to reinforce bilateral defence ties. It includes commitments to joint training, equipment projects, and closer logistical collaboration between the two NATO transit countries. The agreement also enables the two nations to set and implement annual cooperation plans in a structured manner. Minister Brekelmans called the move “an important step,” noting, “Poland is a key partn…