Netherlands Bolsters Military Surveillance Capabilities with Acquisition of Advanced Puma 3 AE Drones from AeroVironment

Netherlands Bolsters Military Surveillance Capabilities with Acquisition of Advanced Puma 3 AE Drones from AeroVironment

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a modernization contract with American defense technology company AeroVironment to upgrade its fleet of Puma unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Announced on May 13, 2025, the agreement is centered around integrating the Puma Visual Navigation System (VNS)—a cutting-edge development that allows drones to operate without relying on GPS. This strategic enhancement addresses a growing vulnerability on modern batt…

AV and Dutch Ministry of Defence expand partnership to modernize Puma UAS fleet and deploy scalable long-endurance systems - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

These upgrades are part of a broader Dutch initiative to modernize and scale uncrewed capability across their operations AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) announced on May 13 a new contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to modernize the Netherlands’ Puma UAS fleet with expanded capabilities for enhanced situational awareness and operational effectiveness. Under the contract, the Dutch MoD is modernizing its Puma 3 AE UAS fleet with advanced …