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Strengthening the Dutch Aerospace & Defence ecosystem: NLR and Neways Electronics International NV join forces

20/05/2025

Press releaseIssued by NLR - Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre.

We are proud to announce that we are strengthening our collaboration with Neways, focusing on advancing Aerospace and Defence applications in the Netherlands.

This collaboration unites NLR's aerospace innovation capabilities with Neways' electronic manufacturing expertise to accelerate the development, prototyping, and industrialisation of specialised electronic components critical for next-generation defence systems. Together, we're committed to strengthening the Dutch defence market through:

- Advanced unmanned systems development, including sophisticated Flight Controller technology.

- Specialised electronics innovation combining Neways’ embedded motor drives, power electronics, and data systems with NLR’s aerospace engineering excellence.

- Comprehensive lifecycle support through value engineering, redesigns, and midlife updates.

By combining our complementary strengths we offer critical and foundational technological capabilities for European defense applications. We look forward to the innovations this partnership will bring to the Aerospace and Defense landscape.

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