- January 27, 2025
- News
January 2025 – Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments recently attended SHOT Show 2025, one of the leading events in the firearms, law enforcement, and outdoor industries.
Our team had the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations, gaining valuable insights into the future of defense and security technology. Attending the show allowed us to connect with industry leaders, strengthen existing partnerships, and discover new possibilities for collaboration.
SHOT Show 2025 was an insightful experience, providing a deeper understanding of emerging developments and the direction the industry is heading. We look forward to integrating these insights into future projects and collaborations.
- February 2, 2025
- News
January 2025 – Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments participated in SECD Day 2025, an important event focused on military defense, security, and technology.
The event provided an excellent platform to engage with military leaders, defense contractors, and security experts. We gained valuable insights into emerging threats, advanced military technologies, and opportunities for future collaboration in defense solutions.
We would also like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome our new NATO partners, Finland and Sweden, to the alliance. Their inclusion strengthens the unity and security of the alliance, and we look forward to collaborating on defense initiatives moving forward.
Attending SECD Day 2025 was a significant opportunity to reinforce our commitment to high-performance defense products and to build meaningful relationships within the military sector. We look forward to future opportunities to contribute to the ongoing evolution of military defense.
February 12, 2025 – XTEND and Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA) have today announced a strategic partnership focused on advancing defense technologies in munitions manufacturing and drone strike capabilities.
This collaboration will combine XTEND’s expertise in drone technology, including advanced drone strike systems, with AIA’s extensive experience in munitions production. Together, the two companies aim to enhance the efficiency, precision, and performance of defense solutions, particularly in the context of the Netherlands and NATO’s strategic defense needs.
The partnership will play a key role in strengthening military capabilities, supporting NATO’s evolving defense strategies, and improving military readiness in drone strike technology. This collaboration represents a significant step in the continued innovation and development of advanced defense systems.
As of April 15, Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments has signed a long-term lease agreement for the secure storage of Energetic Materials (Class 1.1) in state-of-the-art bunkers located just over the German border. This strategic move strengthens our supply chain and ensures efficient access to critical raw materials essential for ammunition production.
Dedicated Bunker Storag
To meet the highest safety and regulatory standards, we have secured four dedicated bunkers with specialized storage conditions optimized for Class 1.1 energetic materials:
- 190m² | NEQ: 68.40 tons (1.1)
- 190m² | NEQ: 68.40 tons (1.1)
- 190m² | NEQ: 70.70 tons (1.1)
- 190m² | NEQ: 71.40 tons (1.1)
- Total Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ): 278.9 tons (1.1)
Enhancing Production Capabilities
The ability to store large quantities of TNT, RDX, Comp B, and other high-performance energetic materials in close proximity to our production facilities marks a significant advancement for AI Armaments BV. This new storage solution enhances:
Operational efficiency – Ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of materials.
Safety and compliance – Adhering to international regulations for Class 1.1 storage.
Scalability – Allowing for expanded production capacity as demand increases.
This milestone reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality ammunition solutions, ensuring that production begins with the proper storage and handling of energetic materials.
Entrepreneur Gerard Advocates for Dutch Munitions Factory to Strengthen National Defense
Gerard Zondervan is calling for the creation of a Dutch munitions factory, stressing its necessity to ensure the country’s defense independence. Amid growing global tensions, he highlights the risks of relying on foreign suppliers for ammunition. With this initiative, the Netherlands could ensure a reliable and autonomous supply of critical resources in times of crisis or conflict. Zondervan’s proposal aims to bolster the nation’s strategic autonomy and enhance its preparedness for future challenges, aligning with broader efforts to secure defense infrastructure.
For more details, read the full article in AD here.
Gerard Zondervan, CEO of AI Armaments, has developed a specialized grenade designed to target and eliminate drones in mid-air. While his company manufactures drones and munitions, the explosive components for these grenades are still made abroad. Zondervan advocates for establishing a domestic munitions factory to ensure that the Netherlands can be self-sufficient in defense production, especially during times of conflict.
In recent months, our team has engaged in numerous meetings across various countries such as NL, UK, USA, and Ukraine. The prevailing topic of discussion has been the evolving battlefield dynamics, notably the increasing prominence of unmanned systems.
Addressing the challenge posed by aggressors, particularly in sourcing FPVs locally or within the EU without relying on critical components from China, has become a focal point for us and our partners. This shift in focus has led us to strategize on scaling up FPV production and exploring the feasibility of developing warheads/payloads via our sister company Nostromo LLC based in the USA, at a comparable scale and at a competative price.
Our cooperation with Ukrainian companies, helps us to keep up to date, with the challenges and changes on the battlefield, with actual data, we also will have a full line of drones connected to fibre obtics, with reach of 10, 15 and 20km.
Our proactive approach has yielded promising results, bolstered by the acquisition of an SME specializing in FPV drones, this line will be furthermore extended under our new sister company AIA Systems BV.
This strategic move has already secured 40 Nato Stock Numbers for their drone line, enhancing our capabilities significantly.
Taking decisive action, we are poised for the next phase:
– Initiating production of 10,000 units of our FPV Serie within 3 months.
– Scaling up to 30,000 units of our FPV Serie within 6 months.
With this trajectory, we are well-equipped to supply drones and payloads, proudly bearing the mark “Made in Holland” 🤝.
ur company is making a significant move to reinforce the Dutch defense industry by focusing on restarting ammunition production. In a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and growing demand for reliable ammunition, we aim to contribute to a robust and self-sufficient defense capability.
A Strategic Necessity
The Netherlands relies on foreign suppliers for ammunition, which poses risks such as long delivery times and limited availability in crisis situations. By resuming domestic production, we reduce this dependence and strengthen strategic autonomy. Preparations and Quality
Preparations and Quality
Preparations for the production lines are in full swing and will be completed soon. We are investing in advanced technologies to meet the highest military standards.
Our company is making a significant move to reinforce the Dutch defense industry by focusing on restarting ammunition production. In a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and growing demand for reliable ammunition, we aim to contribute to a robust and self-sufficient defense capability.
A Strategic Necessity
The Netherlands relies on foreign suppliers for ammunition, which poses risks such as long delivery times and limited availability in crisis situations. By resuming domestic production, we reduce this dependence and strengthen strategic autonomy. Preparations and Quality
Preparations and Quality
Preparations for the production lines are in full swing and will be completed soon. We are investing in advanced technologies to meet the highest military standards.
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments