Robin Radar Systems has announced a major contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply 100 of its IRIS drone-detection radars. “It marks one of Europe’s largest investments in drone-detection sensing to date,” said the company in a press release.
“Following Dutch parliamentary approval two weeks ago, the first 50 IRIS systems have already been delivered, with initial user groups having completed operational training. Reversing traditionally years-long delivery timescales, the radars are in the process of deployment across key Dutch air bases and critical infrastructure sites. The first 30 radar systems shipped within 24 hours. The deal underlines a necessary shift towards quicker innovation cycles, emphasizing a need for immediate, increased national airspace protection in NATO countries.
For three consecutive years, Robin Radar reports it has provided IRIS systems to Ukraine via the MoD’s Task Force for Ukraine to help protect its infrastructure and armed forces. As well as strengthening technical capability, this has enabled the production of bespoke, battle-proven solutions in support of the Dutch national security response. The collaboration also follows a series of recent drone sightings over several air bases in the Netherlands and neighboring countries, heightening the urgency for the Dutch government to bolster its own counter-UAS capability.
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