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The Dutch Defence Ministry sought quantum research proposals to strengthen operational advantage and digital resilience, backed by about €4.5 million.
NATO approved common funding and fuel infrastructure plans, while the UK funded nextgeneration air combat and hypersonic target work.
The Netherlands said its €100 million SecFund produced its first operational result, deploying Tective’s SkyHive drone system for 4Daagse security.
NATO marked the Defense College’s 75th anniversary in Rome with a command change and graduation ceremony led by its Military Committee chair.
Dutch defence personnel will receive staged pay increases under a labour agreement signed by the ministry and unions.
UK, EU and NATO announcements expanded artillery supply, defence innovation funding, Ukraine investment channels and allied procurement commitments.
EU and 6 governments moved on defence production, air defence, election observation, development policy and IndoPacific security cooperation.
The UK launched a Defence Universities Alliance backed by £182 million to expand defence research, skills and student pathways.
NATO, the UK and Australia advanced Gulf security, AI training and AUKUS undersea projects, while the Netherlands warned of Russian camera espionage.
NATO and UKDutch announcements added counterdrone, missile and amphibious ship investments tied to alliance readiness and defence industry.