ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov 25, 2025 – Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF) signed a contract to build a new avionics service center in Netherlands to strengthen F-35 and CH-47F fleets across Europe. Collins will provide repair expertise, depot technology, and supply-chain oversight through its global military services network.
“Bringing our avionics repair capabilities to the RNLASF Air Support Command (ASC) military base will create substantial operational, logistical and sustainment improvement for our European customers,” said Brian Barta, vice president and general manager for avionics aftermarket services and support in Avionics at Collins Aerospace. “This new center will complement Pratt & Whitney’s already established F135 engine depot at the ASC, further expanding RTX’s presence in the Netherlands.”
The new center will work alongside Collins’ F-35 pilot readiness facility in Soesterberg. The repair capacity will also support Collins’ performance-based contract with RNLASF to maintain readiness for the Dutch CH-47F fleet.
”In an increasingly contested logistics environment, ‘Fight tonight, Fight tomorrow, Fight together,’ means positioning the RNLASF for the highest possible mission readiness,” said Lieutenant General André ‘Jabba’ Steur of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. “As we transition to modernized and increasingly complex weapon systems, we will require preparing for the necessary support, infrastructure and maintenance at our military depot facilities. Collaborating with trusted OEMs like Collins Aerospace has proven to be very valuable to our overall mission readiness.”
”Together with Collins Aerospace we will be increasing skills and advancing technical knowhow, in the Netherlands,” said secretary of defense Gijs Tuinman. “This partnership is an example of a strategic collaboration that supports our defense and technological base as we continue to contribute to NATO and its partners.”
Initial depot capability for Collins Aerospace’s avionics military service center is expected in 2026.
Source: Collins Aerospace
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