rtillerie Inrichtingen Armaments B.V. is proud to support the European Defence Innovation Forum 2026 as a main sponsor and exhibitor.
Taking place on 11 and 12 November at the World Forum in The Hague, EDIF creates a platform where defence organisations, government representatives, knowledge institutions, investors and innovative companies can meet and exchange ideas.
Innovation becomes valuable when it can be translated into solutions that are reliable, producible and relevant to operational needs. This is why cooperation across the European defence ecosystem is so important. EDIF offers the right environment to connect expertise, technology and manufacturing capabilities.
As a main sponsor, AIA looks forward to contributing to these conversations. Our team is currently preparing an open and welcoming stand where visitors can learn more about our organisation, discuss ongoing developments and explore potential partnerships.
We are excited to meet fellow innovators and decision-makers, exchange knowledge and discuss how collaboration can help accelerate the development of Europe’s defence capabilities.
Join us in The Hague
AIA will be present throughout both days of the forum. Meet our team at stands C3, C4, C11 and C12 to discuss innovation, industrial cooperation and the future of European defence.
Dates: 11–12 November 2026 Location: World Forum, The Hague Stands: C3, C4, C11 and C12
On 19 November 2026, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments B.V. will return to Rotterdam Ahoy for NEDS, one of the leading defence and security exhibitions in the Netherlands.
NEDS brings together the Dutch and international defence community for a full day of meetings, demonstrations and new developments. For AIA, it is an important moment to show how our capabilities continue to grow and how we contribute to strengthening the defence-industrial capacity of the Netherlands.
Our preparations are now in full swing. The team is working on the stand, displays and systems that will represent AIA during the exhibition. This year’s presentation will focus on our latest developments and the solutions we are creating for current and future operational requirements.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet our team, explore our work and learn more about our capabilities in weapon systems, munitions and energetics, UAS systems and defence manufacturing.
We look forward to a busy day filled with valuable conversations, new introductions and familiar faces.
Visit our stand
Our team will be available throughout the day to discuss our systems, current projects and opportunities for future cooperation. Visit us at stand K1.0 and discover what AIA is working on.
Date: 19 November 2026 Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam Stand: K1.0
Across Europe, defence investment is accelerating. NATO allies are increasing budgets, placing new orders and rebuilding capabilities at speed. But long-term resilience requires more than procurement alone. It requires industrial capacity.
That is the vision behind MMC Bruineveld: a Strategic Defence Manufacturing Campus in the Netherlands where production, testing, innovation and industrial cooperation can come together.
With approximately 140,000 m² of existing strategic defence infrastructure, industrial buildings, NATO-standard bunkers and room for future expansion, Bruineveld is not a greenfield concept. It is a dormant defence location that can be reactivated to support the security of the Netherlands, Europe and NATO.
The campus is designed to provide a platform where:
Dutch and international OEMs can collaborate;
offset and industrial participation can be realised in the Netherlands;
innovative SMEs and knowledge institutions can connect with defence manufacturers;
new production and testing capacity can be developed;
high-value employment can be created;
and Europe’s defence-industrial base can be strengthened.
As demand for defence capability continues to grow, strategic autonomy will depend not only on signing contracts, but on building the capacity to produce, innovate and cooperate closer to home.
Strategic autonomy starts with industrial capacity.
Today, our engineers at Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV are once again hard at work in Tilburg, testing, tracking, and tracing one of our Counter-UAS Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS).
While NATO announced its new $40 billion Counter-Drone Initiative this week to address the growing threat posed by low-cost UAVs, we are not working on concepts or presentations. We are working on operational systems that are being built, tested, and further developed today.
The initiative includes investments in counter-drone capabilities, large-scale procurement of systems, and a fivefold increase in the number of drone operators within NATO.
Made in the Netherlands. Built by Dutch engineers.
For the threats of today and tomorrow, with deliveries in months rather than years.
On 19 and 20 August, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV will be present at DALO Industry Days in Herning, Denmark.
We are excited to join the Dutch Pavilion together with Deep Tech Defence Alliance. A great opportunity to showcase what AIA is building: innovative, reliable, and mission-ready solutions for modern armed forces.
During DALO Industry Days, we look forward to sharing our developments, engaging in conversations about collaboration and innovation, and exploring new opportunities for the future of defence.
Will you be in Herning? Visit us at the Dutch Pavilion, Stand U2119. We would be pleased to meet you!
Press Release Tilburg, The Netherlands — April 12, 2026
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments Hosts European Defense Tech Hackathon, Accelerating Innovation in Dual-Use Technologies
From April 10 to 12, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV hosted the European Defense Tech Hackathon in Tilburg, bringing together over 130 participants, including builders, mentors, operators, and investors from across Europe.
Over the course of 72 hours, 15 teams worked intensively on challenges in autonomy, drone technology, communications, and broader dual-use applications. The event provided a unique environment where multidisciplinary teams collaborated closely with experienced mentors from the Dutch innovation ecosystem, as well as Ukrainian experts and active-duty military personnel offering direct operational insights.
A distinguishing feature of this year’s hackathon was the strong emphasis on practical execution. Participants had access to real hardware, full prototyping facilities, and on-site testing capabilities, enabling rapid development, iteration, and validation of solutions beyond conceptual design.
At the conclusion of the event, three teams were selected as winners, recognized for their technical innovation, applicability, and potential impact within the defense and security domain.
The hackathon builds on the success of last year’s edition in Amsterdam, where participating teams achieved significant follow-on development and investment. The 2026 Tilburg edition further reinforces the importance of collaborative, mission-driven innovation in strengthening Europe’s defense technology ecosystem.
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments extends its gratitude to all partners and contributors, including Arctus Technologies, Keen Venture Partners, The Vydar Group, Tulip Tech, DeltaQuad, DroneAid Collective, Pilotix, and Inflection, for their support in making this event possible.
Terug naar Nederlandse roots – Hellendoorn 23 Januari 2026
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments – AI – Armaments BV heeft het voormalige munitiecomplex Bruineveld verworven. De aankoop is volledig uit eigen middelen gefinancierd en markeert een concrete stap richting het herstel van Nederlandse munitieproductiecapaciteit.
AIA, voortgekomen uit een historische Nederlandse munitiefabriek, keert hiermee expliciet terug naar haar industriële roots. De Nederlandse regering heeft, mede op basis van de lessons learned uit de oorlog in Oekraïne, uitgesproken dat Nederland weer over een eigen munitiefabriek moet kunnen beschikken. Met deze investering neemt AIA als private partij verantwoordelijkheid in een domein dat direct raakt aan nationale veiligheid en strategische autonomie.
Veiligheid en strategische autonomie Bruineveld heeft een bewezen veiligheidsbestemming en kent een lange historie binnen de defensie- en munitieketen, inclusief eerdere Amerikaanse en Belgische betrokkenheid.
Die achtergrond maakt de locatie bij uitstek geschikt om ,na heractivering van vergunningen en modernisering , veilig en verantwoord bij te dragen aan Nederlandse en Europese munitieproductie.
In Europees verband vermindert de strategische kwetsbaarheid wanneer meerdere lidstaten beschikken over eigen productiecapaciteit. De versterking van Nederlandse capaciteit draagt daarmee direct bij aan de collectieve Europese veiligheid.
Inbedding in regio en keten De doorontwikkeling van Bruineveld sluit aan bij de intensievere samenwerking tussen Defensie en Oost-Nederland. AIA werkt hierbij nauw samen met de provincie Overijssel, de gemeente Hellendoorn en ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost NL, met aandacht voor veiligheid, ruimtelijke inpassing en maatschappelijke meerwaarde.
AIA werkt reeds samen met TNO en Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security op het gebied van kennisontwikkeling, validatie en ketenversterking, waarmee het initiatief stevig is ingebed in de Nederlandse Defensie Technologische en Industriële Basis (NLDTIB).
Indien succesvol voortgezet, draagt dit initiatief bij aan: • versterking van de Nederlandse strategische autonomie; • vermindering van afhankelijkheid van buitenlandse leveranciers; • behoud van kritische industriële kennis; • hoogwaardige werkgelegenheid in de maakindustrie.
Het verkrijgen van een locatie was een 1e stap, we nodigen een ieder uit, om mee te denken, werken aan een verdere uitwerking van het plan.
The Deep Tech Defence Alliance (DTDA) is officially launched on 4 September 2025. Its goal: achieve a massive increase in defence exports and strengthen the Netherlands Defence Technological and Industrial Base (NLDTIB).
From lab to battlefield
DTDA unites the most innovative players in Dutch and European defence technology – from start-ups and scale-ups investing 20%+ of turnover in R&D to component manufacturers and production-innovation companieswith single and dual-use products. Focus areas include AI, quantum, advanced materials, autonomous systems, sensors, weapons, ammunition and space. The ambition: shorter development cycles, faster adoption, and direct operational deployment.
Ecosystem-driven production
Near-shoring, adaptive production lines, and secure supply webs demand closer cooperation in the European home market. DTDA provides the network and leadership to make that collaboration concrete.
Policy alignment and leadership
The establishment of DTDA is fully aligned with the Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation (D-SII 2025–2029), the STRAIIK-D Action Agenda, and the Action Plan for Production Security in Unmanned Systems (APOS). The National Technology Strategy (NTS) highlights the same strategic technology domains. At European level, DTDA links directly to the White Paper on European Defence Readiness 2030, where the Netherlands – during the Defence Council (RBZ) in Copenhagen, 29 August 2025 – positioned itself as (co-)Lead Nation for the Prioritised Capability Area “Drones and Counter-Drone Systems.”
DTDA explicitly takes responsibility for shaping the innovation landscape, building a culture of coordination and leadership across the North-West European ecosystem. By helping policymakers develop instruments that match fast-changing operational realities, DTDA pulls policy closer to practice.
From supplier to partner
DTDA looks forward to moving from supplier to strategic partner and, through the umbrella of NIDV, entering into public–private partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.
International connections
The model resonates with initiatives such as BRAVE1 in Ukraine, where battlefield-proven innovation is already shaping European security.
Charter members and opening
The official opening is hosted by AI Armaments, one of DTDA’s charter members – underlining that the alliance is about concrete capability, not just policy.
Open and widely supported
In recent months, leading deep-tech players have met bi-weekly to shape the alliance. DTDA is open to all private parties wishing to contribute to a resilient and innovative defence base
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments ondersteunt Nederlands-Finse defensiesamenwerking via DCDS-partnerschap
Den Haag / Helsinki, 27 augustus 2025 – Nederland en Finland hebben vandaag een meerjarige samenwerkingsovereenkomst ondertekend om gezamenlijke capaciteiten op het gebied van defensie en veiligheid te versterken. In dit kader participeert Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AI Armaments) als een van de deelnemende bedrijven binnen de Dutch Coalition for Defence and Security (DCDS).
De samenwerking, vastgelegd in het Partners for International Business (PIB) convenant, richt zich op de versterking van technologische en industriële samenwerking tussen beide landen. De deelname van AI Armaments is gericht op het leveren van concrete bijdragen binnen vier kritieke domeinen:
Smart Ammunition for Drones – innovatieve munitieoplossingen die de effectiviteit van onbemande luchtplatforms vergroten;
Loitering Ammunitions – flexibele, inzetbare systemen voor precisieslagen in complexe operationele omgevingen;
Counter-UAS-systemen en Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) – technologieën die bescherming bieden tegen vijandelijke drones en de operationele veiligheid verhogen;
Unmanned Systems – autonome systemen die inzetbaar zijn op land, ter zee en in de lucht.
Met de toetreding tot DCDS ondersteunt AI Armaments de bilaterale samenwerking tussen Nederland en Finland op het gebied van defensietechnologie en innovatie. De samenwerking sluit aan bij de gezamenlijke ambities binnen het Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF)-verband van de NAVO, waarin beide landen een actieve rol vervullen.
AI Armaments zal deelnemen aan handelsmissies, technologische uitwisselingen en matchmaking-evenementen die zijn gericht op kennisdeling, co-creatie en het ontwikkelen van schaalbare capaciteiten binnen de Europese defensie- en veiligheidsketen.
De deelname van AI Armaments is in lijn met de doelstellingen van de Defensie Industrie Strategie en Innovatie (D-SII) van het Nederlandse Ministerie van Defensie. Binnen de strategische prioriteit “Sensoren en Intelligente Systemen” levert AI Armaments een bijdrage aan het vergroten van de technologische autonomie van de Nederlandse defensiesector.
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments bevestigt met deze deelname haar inzet voor versterking van de nationale en Europese defensiecapaciteiten, door ontwikkeling en implementatie van innovatieve munitie- en onbemande systemen die de operationele slagkracht van krijgsmachten vergroten.
Press Release
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments supports Dutch-Finnish defence cooperation through DCDS partnership
The Hague / Helsinki, 27 August 2025 – The Netherlands and Finland have today signed a multi-year cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint capabilities in defence and security. Within this framework, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AI Armaments) participates as a member of the Dutch Coalition for Defence and Security (DCDS).
The cooperation, formalised under the Partners for International Business (PIB) covenant, is designed to enhance technological and industrial collaboration between both nations. AI Armaments’ participation focuses on contributing to four critical domains:
Smart Ammunition for Drones – innovative munition solutions enhancing the effectiveness of unmanned aerial platforms;
Loitering Ammunitions – flexible, deployable systems enabling precision engagement in dynamic operational environments;
Counter-UAS systems and Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) – technologies that safeguard forces against hostile drones and improve operational security;
Unmanned Systems – autonomous platforms supporting land, maritime, and aerial operations.
By joining DCDS, AI Armaments supports bilateral cooperation between the Netherlands and Finland in defence technology and innovation. The partnership aligns with the shared ambitions within NATO’s Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) framework, where both countries play an active role.
AI Armaments will take part in trade missions, technology exchanges, and matchmaking events, aimed at knowledge sharing, co-creation, and the joint development of scalable capabilities within the European defence and security ecosystem.
This participation is fully aligned with the objectives of the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s Defence Strategy for Industry and Innovation (D-SII). Within the strategic priority “Sensors and Intelligent Systems,” AI Armaments contributes to strengthening the technological sovereignty of the Dutch and European defence industry.
Through this partnership, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments reaffirms its commitment to enhancing national and European defence capabilities by developing and deploying innovative ammunition and unmanned systems that increase the operational effectiveness of armed forces.
