Provincie Gelderland

Provincie Gelderland, a province in the eastern Netherlands, hosts a vibrant defense and aerospace sector with over 220 companies specializing in precision machinery, drone technology, laser-satellite communication, cybersecurity, radar, AI, and autonomous systems, featuring key players like Demcon, Aeronamic, Defenture, Thales, Saab, and Rheinmetall. The region supports military innovation through close collaborations with knowledge institutions and international partners, exemplified by projects like the Dutch-German Jupiter laser weapon for drones and the EU's UGS modular unmanned ground vehicle, bolstering NATO contributions and regional technological advancement.