XTEND and Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments announced a strategic partnership focused on advancing defence technologies in ammunition manufacturing and drone strike capabilities.
Combining Complementary Expertise
The collaboration brings together XTEND’s expertise in drone technology, including drone strike systems, and AIA’s experience in ammunition production. The companies aim to improve the efficiency, precision and performance of their defence solutions.
Defence Technology Cooperation
Advancing Innovation Through Partnership
Through this collaboration, XTEND and AIA aim to contribute to the continued development of advanced defence systems, connecting drone technology with ammunition manufacturing expertise.
Learn More About the Partnership
Contact Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments for further information about this collaboration.
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.
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.
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.
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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Contact our team for information about our activities and industrial cooperation.
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.
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.
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.
