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Posted on November 27, 2025
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The Netherlands has purchased 100 drone detection radars following recent sightings near airports, aiming to enhance security against potential threats.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Netherlands has bought 100 early-warning radars to help detect approaching drones, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday, after drone sightings near an airport and air force base in the country's south earlier this month.
The systems, produced by Dutch company Robin Radar, can distinguish drones from birds and other moving objects, it added.
"The 100 radars will not arrive all at once. The first will be handed over tomorrow, and all radars are expected to be delivered by 2026. The accompanying vehicles will arrive early next year," the defence ministry said, without elaborating.
Multiple drone sightings at Eindhoven Airport led the airport to suspend traffic for several hours last week and the Dutch military used weapons against drones spotted above a nearby air force base. The defence ministry did not comment when asked where the drones originated from.
Drones and other airspace incursions have caused significant disruption across Europe in recent months. Some European officials have attributed the incidents to "hybrid warfare" by Russia, which has denied any connection with the incidents.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; editing by Philippa Fletcher)
Drone detection technology refers to systems that identify and track drones in a specific airspace, distinguishing them from other objects like birds. This technology is crucial for maintaining safety in areas such as airports and military bases.
An early-warning radar is a system designed to detect incoming threats, such as drones or missiles, at a distance, allowing for timely responses to potential security breaches.
Hybrid warfare is a strategy that blends conventional military tactics with irregular tactics, such as cyber attacks and the use of drones, to achieve strategic objectives without direct confrontation.
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