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AI Armaments BV Secures Long-Term Storage for Energetic Materials

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Company Announcement · Energetic Materials Storage

AIA Secures Long-Term Bunker Storage in Germany

On 15 April, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments signed a long-term lease agreement for the secure storage of Class 1.1 energetic materials in dedicated bunkers just across the German border. The agreement supports access to raw materials essential for ammunition production.

Dedicated Storage
Four Bunkers

Area per Bunker
190 m²

Total Stated NEQ Capacity
278.90 Tonnes

Dedicated Bunker Storage

The agreement covers four dedicated bunkers for Class 1.1 energetic materials, with the following stated storage capacities.

Bunker Area NEQ · Class 1.1
1 190 m² 68.40 tonnes
2 190 m² 68.40 tonnes
3 190 m² 70.70 tonnes
4 190 m² 71.40 tonnes
Total NEQ 278.90 tonnes

NEQ: Net Explosive Quantity. Figures describe stated storage capacity, not current inventory.

Enhancing Production Capabilities

A Stronger Foundation for Supply and Growth

Operational Efficiency

Supporting continuity and reliable access to materials needed for production.

Safety and Compliance

Dedicated storage with a focus on applicable requirements for Class 1.1 energetic materials.

Scalability

Providing storage capacity to support planned production growth as demand develops.

Quality Begins with Responsible Storage

This agreement reinforces AIA’s commitment to quality ammunition solutions, supported by appropriate storage and handling of energetic materials throughout the production supply chain.

Algemeen Dagblad: “Do You Really Think Other Countries Will Share in a War?”

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AIA in the Media · Algemeen Dagblad

Gerard Zondervan Advocates a Dutch Ammunition Factory

Gerard Zondervan calls for the establishment of an ammunition factory in the Netherlands to strengthen national defence self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

Reducing Supply Dependence

Against a backdrop of growing global tensions, Zondervan highlights the risks of relying on ammunition supplied from abroad. His proposal centres on developing domestic capacity to support availability during crises or conflict.

Source · Algemeen Dagblad

Read the Full Article

Visit AD for the original Dutch-language article and further context on Zondervan’s proposal.

Omroep Brabant: Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments Develops Special Grenades to Take Down Drones

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Video · Counter-UAS and Dutch Ammunition Production

Developing Counter-Drone Capabilities in the Netherlands

Gerard Zondervan, CEO of AI Armaments, discusses the company’s specialised counter-drone grenade and its ambition to establish domestic ammunition production.


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Counter-Drone Development

AI Armaments develops drones and munitions, including a specialised grenade intended to intercept drones in flight. At the time described in this feature, the explosive components were manufactured abroad.

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Newest part of the AIA Family: AIA Systems

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Unmanned Systems · Dutch Manufacturing

Expanding FPV Production and Industrial Cooperation

Meetings with partners across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States and Ukraine have highlighted the increasing importance of unmanned systems and the need for reliable production capacity.

The configurations and production targets below reflect the plans described in this announcement. They are not a statement of current output or completed deliveries.

Building a More Independent Supply Base

A central topic in discussions with our partners has been sourcing FPV systems locally or within the European Union without dependence on critical components from China.

This has informed plans to expand FPV production and explore the development of warheads and mission payloads through our US-based sister company,
Nostromo LLC,
with attention to production scale and competitive pricing.

Portfolio Development

Fibre-Optic Connected Drone Configurations

The announced portfolio includes plans for a range of fibre-optic connected drones with stated reach options of 10, 15 and 20 kilometres.

Expanding the Portfolio Through AIA Systems

The acquisition of an SME specialising in FPV drones supports the further development of our unmanned-systems activities. The product line is planned to expand under our sister company,
AIA Systems BV.

The announcement also reports 40 NATO Stock Numbers associated with the drone product line.

Announced Production Targets

The next phase outlined two production milestones for the FPV series, measured from the announcement.

Within Three Months

10,000 Units

Initiate production of 10,000 units of the FPV series.

Within Six Months

30,000 Units

Scale production to 30,000 units of the FPV series.

Dutch Industrial Development

Working Towards “Made in Holland”

These developments support our ambition to supply drones and payloads manufactured in the Netherlands, combining international cooperation with domestic industrial capability.

Telegraaf: Dutch Company Resumes Ammunition Production – 14 May 2025

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Dutch Defence Industry · Ammunition Production

Strengthening Dutch Ammunition Production

Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments is working towards restarting ammunition production in the Netherlands. At a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and growing demand for reliable ammunition, we aim to contribute to a stronger and more self-reliant defence capability.

A Strategic Necessity

Dependence on foreign ammunition suppliers can create risks, including long delivery times and limited availability during crises.

By developing domestic production capacity, AIA aims to reduce this dependence and strengthen the Netherlands’ strategic autonomy.

Preparations and Quality

Preparations for the planned production lines are underway, with investment in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Our objective is to establish reliable production processes that meet applicable military standards and quality requirements.

Industrial Cooperation

Building a Stronger Defence Supply Base

Contact Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments to discuss our production ambitions and opportunities for cooperation.

NOS Met het Oog op Morgen: Entrepreneur Gerard Zondervan aims to establish a munitions factory in the Netherlands to ensure the country’s self-sufficiency in defense

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Dutch Defence Industry · Ammunition Production

Building Ammunition Production Capacity in the Netherlands

Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments is working towards restarting domestic ammunition production to strengthen the Dutch defence industry. Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and growing demand, our ambition is to contribute to a more resilient defence supply base.

A Strategic Necessity

Reliance on foreign ammunition suppliers can expose defence organisations to long delivery times and limited availability during crises.

By developing production capacity in the Netherlands, AIA aims to reduce this dependence, strengthen strategic autonomy and contribute to a more reliable supply of ammunition.

Preparations and Quality

Preparations for the planned production lines include investment in advanced manufacturing technologies.

The objective is to establish production processes that meet applicable military quality requirements, with reliability at the centre of their development.

Industrial Cooperation

Strengthening the Dutch Defence Supply Base

Contact our team to learn more about our production ambitions and opportunities for cooperation.

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