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The Dutch Ministry of Defence (Ministerie van Defensie) awarded a €45 million contract for Unmanned Ground Sensors (UGS) systems, representing a significant investment in autonomous sensing and surveillance capabilities. These systems are designed to provide real-time situational awareness, early warning, and tactical surveillance across various operational scenarios, with wireless, battery-powered sensors operating over self-healing mesh radio networks. The procurement aligns with the Netherlands' broader defense modernization strategy, which emphasizes investing in unmanned systems for enhanced operational effectiveness and NATO interoperability.