Netherlands Defense Market Size, Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2029
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Netherlands Defense Market Report Overview
As of 2024, the Netherlands defense budget is worth $22.8 billion. The country’s defense budget experienced a sudden increase in 2024, as the Dutch government adjusted to the reality of war on the European continent. Furthermore, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has compelled the Netherlands to reinforce its defense posture, as it hopes to deter and defend against further Russian aggression. Against the backdrop of war in Europe, the country’s defense budget will grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during 2025-2029.
Netherlands Defense Market Outlook, 2024-2029 ($ Billion)
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The Netherlands defense market research report provides the market size forecast and the projected growth rate for the next five years. Furthermore, our analysts have carried out a comprehensive industry analysis to determine key market drivers, emerging technology trends, key sectors, and major challenges faced by market participants, in this report. The Netherlands defense market study has also assessed key factors and government programs that are expected to influence the demand for military platforms over the forecast period.
Market Size (2024) | $22.8 billion |
CAGR (2025-2029) | >4% |
Forecast Period | 2025-2029 |
Historical Period | 2020-2024 |
Key Drivers | · Conflict in Ukraine
· Modernization · Domestic and Foreign NATO considerations |
Key Sectors | · Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
· Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants · Tactical Communication Systems · Military Fixed Wing Aircraft · Submarines · Others |
Leading Companies | · Airbus SE
· KPMG International Coop · STMicroelectronics NV · VEON Ltd · Lockheed Martin Corp |
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Netherlands Defense Market Drivers
The key factors driving the Dutch defense market growth are conflict in Ukraine, modernization, and domestic and foreign NATO considerations.
Conflict in Ukraine: The conflict in Ukraine is a major driver of Dutch defense expenditure, with the country committing to a significant increase in overall procurement and military spending. The acquisitions include frigates, submarines, and fighter jets, as well as artillery and air defense systems, which will significantly modernize the Netherlands’ military forces. The country is aiming to spend more than 2% of its GDP on defense spending from 2025 onwards, leading to ongoing growth.
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Netherlands Military Doctrines and Defense Strategies
The Netherlands’ military doctrine relies on high readiness and deployability to address diverse current and future threats. Agility and firepower are also key to the country’s military doctrine, and this will be a focus in the coming years.
The Netherlands reiterates in recent strategy documents that replenishing stocks and tackling maintenance backlogs are key to military capabilities. This is particularly significant in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine since the country has donated equipment including MANPAD launchers, Panzerfaust weapons, UAVs, and YPR-765 armored personnel carriers. These donations will leave the armed forces in need of replenishment and will drive strategy in the coming years.
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Netherlands Defense Market Segmentation by Sectors
The key sectors in the Netherlands defense market are missiles and missile defense systems, naval vessels and surface combatants, tactical communication systems, military fixed-wing aircraft, and submarines among others. In 2024, missiles and missile defense systems accounted for the highest share of the Netherlands’ defense market, followed by naval vessels and surface combatants.
Netherlands Defense Market Analysis by Sectors, 2024 (%)
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Netherlands Defense Market - Competitive Landscape
A few of the leading defense companies operating in the Netherlands are:
- Airbus SE
- KPMG International Coop
- STMicroelectronics NV
- VEON Ltd
- Lockheed Martin Corp
Headquartered in Maryland, the US, Lockheed Martin Corp, provides advanced technology systems and products for defense, civil and commercial applications. The company also offers support and upgrade services for military aircraft, cybersecurity, ground vehicles, missile defense systems, satellites, and space transportation systems. It serves the US government and commercial customers. The company has business operations in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
Netherlands Defense Market Analysis by Companies
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Segments Covered in the Report
Netherlands Defense Market Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2020-2029)
- Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
- Naval Vessels and Surface Combatants
- Tactical Communication Systems
- Military Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Submarines
Scope
The report provides:
- A detailed analysis of the Netherlands 2024 defense budget broken down into market size and market share.
- An analysis of the factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants.
- An explanation of the procurement policy and process.
- An analysis of the Netherlands’s military doctrine and strategy to provide a comprehensive overview of the Netherlands’s military procurement regulation.
- An outline of political alliances and perceived security threats to the Netherlands and trends in spending and modernization.
- An analysis of the competitive landscape and strategic insights of the Netherlands’s defense industry.
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- Identify the major threats that are driving the Netherlands defense market providing a clear picture of future opportunities that can be tapped, resulting in revenue expansion.
- Channel resources by focusing on the ongoing programs that are being undertaken by the Netherlands government.
- Make correct business decisions based on an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape consisting of detailed profiles of the top defense equipment providers in the country. The company profiles also include information about the key products, alliances, recent contracts awarded, and financial analysis, wherever available,
KPMG International Coop
STMicroelectronics
NV VEON Ltd
Damen Shipyards Group
TKH Group NV
Fugro NV
TomTom NV
ICTS International NV
HITT NV
Aeronamic BV
Aeronautical Information Service
Airborne International BV
Airbus Netherlands BV
DSM Dyneema BV
Eonic B.V.
FLIR Systems BV
Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Holding) BV
GeoCat BV
Golem Protection
Hatenboer-Water BV
Hiber BV
KMW+Nexter Defense Systems NV
Koninklijke Ten Cate NV
Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)
NEDAERO COMPONENTS B.V.
Northrop Grumman
Sperry Marine BV
ORGA Aviation BV
Rescue 3 Benelux RH
Marine Netherlands BV
Rheinmetall Nederland BV
Robin Radar Systems BV
Royal Netherlands Army
Royal Netherlands Navy
Silver Aerospace B.V.
Sim-Industries BV
SkyGeo Netherlands BV
Stork Aerospace Services Stork BV
SurCom International BV
Teijin Aramid BV
Thales Nederland B.V.
Van Halteren Groep
Van Riemsdijk Rotterdam BV
VSTEP BV
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the Netherlands' defense market size in 2024?
The defense market size in the Netherlands is $22.8 billion in 2024.
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What will the Netherlands defense market growth rate be during the forecast period?
The defense market in the Netherlands will achieve a CAGR of more than 4% during 2025-2029.
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Which sector holds the highest share of the Netherlands defense market in 2024?
Missiles and missile defense systems hold the highest share in the Netherlands defense market in 2024.
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Which are the key companies operating in the Netherlands defense market?
A few of the leading defense companies operating in the Netherlands are Airbus SE, KPMG International Coop, STMicroelectronics NV, VEON Ltd, and Lockheed Martin Corp.
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