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Dutch Drone Company Avy Pivots to Military Applications Amid Rising Global Security Threats
Amsterdam, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Netherlands-based Avy has transformed its commercial drone technology for dual-use military applications, positioning the company at the forefront of Europe’s defense innovation push. Led by former army officer Niels Blij, Avy’s weather-resistant long-range drones and strategic docking stations are now being evaluated by Dutch armed forces for reconnaissance, infrastructure monitoring, and medical supply missions. This strategic pivot reflects the urgent need for domestic defense capabilities as geopolitical tensions escalate globally. Avy exemplifies how civilian tech companies can rapidly adapt to serve national security needs while maintaining commercial operations, offering a blueprint for other Dutch firms to follow.
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Dutch Tulip Farm Becomes World's First to Produce Green Hydrogen On-Site
Netherlands, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Rainbow Colors tulip farm in the Netherlands has installed the world’s third-largest solid oxide electrolyzer, making it the first agricultural company globally to produce green hydrogen on-site. The 1 MW system converts surplus solar power into hydrogen at costs below €10 per kilogram, operating at 750°C with 90% efficiency when using residual heat. This groundbreaking project addresses grid congestion while providing farmers with affordable clean energy independence.
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Dutch Defense Ministry Partners with Regional Companies to Boost Innovation
The Hague, Monday, 16 February 2026.
The Netherlands is launching a comprehensive defense innovation initiative targeting dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman signed agreements with regional development companies across multiple provinces, focusing on artificial intelligence, drones, and digital security solutions that could strengthen national defense while boosting economic growth.
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Dutch Police Arrest Man Who Demanded Payment to Delete Files They Accidentally Sent Him
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
A 40-year-old man was arrested after refusing to delete confidential police documents accidentally sent to him, demanding compensation in return. The bizarre case began when police mistakenly sent a download link instead of an upload link, giving the man access to sensitive investigation files. Despite clear instructions to stop downloading and delete the material, he continued accessing the documents and told authorities he would only comply if he ‘received something in return,’ leading to his arrest for computer trespassing.
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Dutch Quantum Breakthrough: New Chip Tests Over 1,000 Qubits at Once
Delft, Friday, 13 February 2026.
QuTech researchers developed QARPET, a revolutionary chip architecture that can test 1,058 semiconductor spin qubits simultaneously in a single cooldown. The crossbar design achieves an unprecedented density of 2 million qubits per square millimeter while using only 53 control lines, marking a crucial advance toward scalable quantum computing manufacturing.
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Dutch Biotech Secures €1.3 Million to Make Arthritis Drug More Effective
Netherlands, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Amplio Pharma’s breakthrough approach doesn’t create new drugs but makes existing ones work better. Their NovoBioJect technology acts like a cellular gatekeeper, preventing methotrexate from being pumped out of inflammation cells too quickly, allowing it to work more effectively at lower doses with fewer side effects for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
