Connecting Deep Tech with Defence Capability
The Deep Tech Defence Alliance (DTDA) officially launches on 4 September 2025, with the ambition to significantly increase defence exports and strengthen the Netherlands Defence Technological and Industrial Base (NLDTIB).
From Lab to Battlefield
DTDA brings together innovative players in Dutch and European defence technology: from start-ups and scale-ups investing more than 20% of turnover in research and development to component manufacturers and production-innovation companies with single-use and dual-use products.
The ambition is to shorten development cycles, accelerate adoption and connect technological innovation with direct operational deployment.
Connecting Innovation Across Disciplines
Artificial Intelligence & Quantum
Autonomous Systems & Sensors
Advanced Materials & Space
Weapons & Ammunition
Policy Alignment and Leadership
The establishment of DTDA aligns 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 connects with the White Paper on European Defence Readiness 2030. During the Defence Council (RBZ) in Copenhagen on 29 August 2025, the Netherlands positioned itself as a potential lead or co-lead nation for the Prioritised Capability Area “Drones and Counter-Drone Systems.”
DTDA takes responsibility for helping shape the innovation landscape and building a culture of coordination and leadership across the North-West European ecosystem. By helping policymakers develop instruments that reflect changing operational realities, the alliance aims to bring 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 helping shape European security.
Charter Members and Opening
The official opening is hosted by AI Armaments, one of DTDA’s charter members, underlining the alliance’s focus on translating cooperation into concrete capability.
Open and Widely Supported
In the months leading up to the launch, leading deep-tech players met regularly to shape the alliance. DTDA is open to all private parties wishing to contribute to a resilient and innovative defence base.
Registration Details
- Legal name
- Deep Tech Defence Alliance
- Legal form
- Association (Vereniging)
- Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
- 97567361
- D-U-N-S® Number
- 473496314
- IBAN
- NL57 ADYB 1000 0510 78
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