Foxtrot Spiral 0 makes progress in the Netherlands
Dutch-German procurement programme for battlefield communications should begin to bear fruit in 2023
A joint initiative with Germany to procure interoperable tactical communications systems is about to enter the implementation phase, Dutch State Secretary for Defence Barbara Visser told parliament on 2 October.
Spiral 0 of this programme, known in the Netherlands as Foxtrot, will see the replacement of military radio and communication equipment used by 44 Mechanized Infantry Battalion and certain unnamed support units. The Royal Netherlands Army is replacing obsolete radio systems installed in about 220 of its combat vehicles.
Portable radios will also be replaced.
The new system, called the Combat Net Radio (CNR), shares and transmits mission-critical data via radio integration software in the German-Dutch Tactical Edge Networking programme.
A comparable German Army unit will also receive new equipment, as both countries seek to support the future connectivity requirements of their mounted and dismounted combat teams.
The Spiral 0 execution phase from 2020-2026 will cost between €25 million and €100 million ($29.42 million to $117.69 million) with initial deliveries expected in 2023.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
You may also like
More from Digital Battlespace
-
![Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials]()
Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials
The Thales DigitalCrew package, first unveiled at last year’s Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles conference, is designed to merge imaging and apply a layer of decision-making and observation algorithms to support crew and other personnel.
-
![Babcock nears first customer for Nomad AI translation tool]()
Babcock nears first customer for Nomad AI translation tool
Nomad can provide militaries with real-time intelligence, saving critical time on the battlefield.
-
![AUSA 2025: Israel’s Asio Technologies to supply hundreds of improved Taurus tactical systems]()
AUSA 2025: Israel’s Asio Technologies to supply hundreds of improved Taurus tactical systems
Taurus operates alongside the Israel Defense Forces’ Orion system which supports mission management across tens of thousands of manoeuvring forces, from squad leaders to battalion commanders.
-
![AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster]()
AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster
The plan for the new displays follows fresh investment in Kopin’s European facilities by Theon and an order for head-up displays in fielded aircraft, with funding from the US Department of Defense.
-
![AUSA 2025: Persistent Systems to complete its largest order by year’s end]()
AUSA 2025: Persistent Systems to complete its largest order by year’s end
Persistent Systems received its largest ever single order for its MPU5 devices and other systems earlier this month and has already delivered the 50 units to the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division.
