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Counter-Drone Technology·Hornet B2

Dutch Navy Adopts Hornet B2 Counter-Drone

3 sources · first reported 18h ago

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has contracted Destinus to develop a kinetic counter-UAS capability for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The system will be integrated aboard warships.

Why it matters

The Hornet B2 programme enhances the Royal Netherlands Navy's defence against growing drone threats, improving its overall security and operational effectiveness.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry · Primary
    Dutch defence ministry and Destinus launch Hornet B2 naval counter-drone programme for integration aboard Royal Netherlands Navy warships
  2. Navalnews ·
    Destinus to Develop Hornet B2 Naval C-UAS for Royal Netherlands Navy
  3. Defensemirror ·
    Dutch Warships to be Equipped with Hornet B2 Counter-Drone Systems