The Netherlands is making significant investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bolster its defense capabilities. The government has earmarked over a billion euros to scale up the defense industry, with a substantial portion dedicated to AI-driven innovations.
Specifically, 310 million euros will be invested this year in unmanned systems and other innovations, with AI expected to form the backbone of these advancements. The focus areas include developing AI-powered solutions for underwater infrastructure inspection and drone software.
The Netherlands is also fostering collaboration between its defense sector and AI companies. This collaboration aims to accelerate the integration of AI technologies into defense operations and create innovative solutions such as synthetic data generation for improved data availability.