The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), or "Koninklijke Luchtmacht" (KLu), is the air force branch of the Netherlands Armed Forces, which also increasingly operates in the space domain. While traditionally focused on air warfare, the RNLAF is expanding its role in space, launching experimental satellites like BRIK-II for intelligence, navigation, and communication. The RNLAF also houses the Defence Space Security Centre (DSSC) and is developing its space-based ISR capabilities with projects like the PAMI-1 satellite, partnering with Dutch companies and contributing to NATO and EU space security initiatives. Key areas of focus include space domain awareness, satellite communications, and contributing to NATO's air policing efforts.
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Dawn Aerospace says some refueling ports have already been installed on Royal Netherlands Air Force satellites.
Dawn Aerospace’s customers include the US Air Force Research Lab, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Dawn Aerospace has partnered with the Royal Netherlands Air Force on the PAMI-1 mission.
Iceye signed contracts in 2025 with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the German Armed Forces, the Portuguese Air Force, and the Finnish Air Force.
Iceye has sold satellites to several European nations including the Polish Armed Forces, Portuguese Air Force, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Greek National Space Program, and Finnish Defence Forces.
Virgin Orbit’s upcoming LauncherOne mission in 2021 will carry payloads for the U.S. Air Force and a 6U cubesat for the Dutch air force under a contract announced on 2021-01-25.