Simplifying European defence supply chains
European defence budgets are rising rapidly due to EU initiatives such as Readiness 2030, creating urgent demand for new suppliers and development partners to build the pan-European supply chains needed for creating an autonomous European defense industry. At the same time, many defence-related companies face similar structural challenges:
Our members
Defence Tech NL brings together a select group of innovative Dutch companies and knowledge institutions with proven capabilities in dual-use technologies relevant to the European defence industry.
Members are range from highly specialized SMEs to established technology providers, all with the technical maturity and ambition to engage in procurement or co-development trajectories with European defense corporates.
Membership is selective. Companies are assessed on technological relevance, readiness to engage commercially, and their potential role within European defense supply chains. This ensures that we present our European partners such as Rheinmetall, Diehl Defense, Hensoldt, KNDS, Thyssenkrupp, Kongsberg, Thales, SAAB and Leonardo with focused, relevant, and credible partners, rather than broad or unfiltered supplier lists.
Technology domains
Defence Tech NL brings together Dutch companies and knowledge institutions with capabilities in areas including:
Behind the initiative
Defence Tech NL is a private initiative by companies, for companies. It was established to enable faster, more effective collaboration between European defense corporates and Dutch technology providers, without the delays and constraints typical of public programs.
Because the initiative is business-driven, Defence Tech NL can operate with short decision lines and fast turnaround times. Engagement is demand-led and focused on concrete opportunities, allowing the initiative to respond quickly when our our partners identify specific procurement or development needs.