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Destinus to integrate Hornet B2 kinetic counter-UAS interceptor onto Dutch Navy warships by Q2 2027

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Destinus to develop and integrate the Hornet B2 kinetic counter-UAS interceptor across the Royal Netherlands Navy’s existing fleet. The capability is scheduled for delivery by the second quarter of 2027, adding short-term protection against uncrewed aerial threats.

Discovered 2026-08-24T11:05:01.986850-07:00 | 2026-08-24T11:05:01.986850-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The contract establishes a near-term naval counter-UAS program for the Netherlands, with Hornet B2 integration across existing Royal Netherlands Navy warships targeted for completion by Q2 2027.
The use of a kinetic interceptor highlights the Netherlands’ move to add a dedicated defeat mechanism for uncrewed aerial threats, rather than relying solely on conventional ship-based defenses.
The program gives Destinus a contracted pathway to demonstrate naval integration of its counter-UAS technology with a European defense customer.

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