What NIDV does

NIDV (Stichting Nederlandse Industrie voor Defensie en Veiligheid, DBA: The Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1984 through cooperation between the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Defence, together with industry. Headquartered in The Hague, it serves as the national trade association and network organization for the Dutch defence and security technological industrial base (NLDTIB). Its members include ~370-376 companies spanning high-tech developers, ICT specialists, shipbuilders, manufacturers, medical/logistics suppliers, and drone/sensor producers — together with knowledge institutions such as TNO, NLR, and MARIN.

NIDV's 'product' is the network and trade-promotion platform itself. It runs the annual NEDS exhibition in Rotterdam (the largest defence/security event in the Benelux), the quarterly NIDV Magazine, the biweekly participants newsletter, the annual Bedrijvengids industry directory, and a portfolio of ten domain-specific platforms covering airborne (NPVS), land (NGP), naval (NMC), IT/cyber (NIVP), underwater (DUKC), integrated product support (IPSP), trade compliance (NPTC), European cooperation (NIKAG), sustainability (NPDMV), and logistics (NLP, launched 2025). It coordinates the Netherlands pavilion at international exhibitions (Eurosatory, Farnborough, MSPO, CANSEC) and organizes government-led trade missions, often with Dutch embassies and RVO.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership contributions (graduated by participant's defence/security turnover) and project-based subsidies, notably the Partners for International Business (PIB) programme administered by RVO. The foundation holds designated seats at NATO's Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), is a member of ASD (Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe), and represents Dutch industry in the interministerial ICG EDS group governing European defence cooperation. Masterclass events (e.g., CLAS at €550/member) are offered as paid educational services.

Name

NIDV

Legal name

Stichting Nederlandse Industrie voor Defensie en Veiligheid

Website

https://nidv.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NIDV is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 1984 that serves as the national trade association for the Dutch defence and security industry, representing ~370 member companies and connecting them with government ministries, knowledge institutions, and international OEMs through events, trade missions, and EU/NATO funding access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Annual membership contributions: NIDV is financed by a fixed, annual, and tiered contribution from its participants, based on their turnover in defence and security. The contribution structure is graduated according to company size and defence revenue.
2. Project subsidies: For individual projects, NIDV also accesses targeted subsidies such as the Partners for International Business (PIB) programme administered by RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NIDV is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) that serves as the national network, trade-promotion and advocacy organisation for the Dutch defence and security technological industrial base. It connects approximately 370 participating companies, knowledge institutions and government stakeholders through membership services, domain-specific platforms (maritime, land, air, cyber & IT), the annual NEDS exhibition, international trade missions, masterclasses, the PIB international business programmes, and policy advocacy in NATO/EU forums.

Product overview

NIDV (Nederlandse Industrie voor Defensie & Veiligheid) is a network organization serving as an information provider, trade promoter, and advocate for the Dutch defense and security industry. Rather than a unified software product, NIDV offers a portfolio of services including: the NEDS annual exhibition, NIDV Magazine (quarterly publication), the Bedrijvengids (Industry Guide directory), trade missions, masterclasses, and the PIB international business program. The organization coordinates multiple domain-specific platforms (NPVS for airborne systems, NGP for land-based systems, NMC for naval/marine, NIVP for information/Cyber-IT) and policy platforms (DUKC, IPSP, NPTC, NIKAG, NPDMV). These platforms facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and collective market approaches for over 370 member companies across the Dutch defense and security technology industrial base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEDS: NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security - the largest defence and security event in the Benelux, held annually in Rotterdam.

Products and services

• NEDS (NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security) Annual exhibition organised by NIDV in Rotterdam, bringing together international and national defence and security industry actors (~370 member companies, primes, knowledge institutions, government delegations) to network, showcase technology, and explore business opportunities.
• NIDV Magazine Quarterly publication (4x/year) covering Dutch defence and security sector developments, policy, innovation, and cooperation; distributed to participants, government employees and defence professionals. Online archive available from 2010.
• Bedrijvengids (Industry Guide / Member Directory) Online and PDF directory listing all NIDV member companies with company profiles, searchable by business categories including Air, Naval, Landbased, Cyber, and Sensors, serving as the canonical Dutch defence industry reference publication.
• International Trade Missions (Handelsmissies) Organised international trade missions that connect Dutch defence and security companies with foreign industry and government representatives, supported by Dutch embassies and (where relevant) led by senior government officials.
• Partners for International Business (PIB) Multi-year (approximately 3 years) public-private partnership programme coordinated by NIDV with RVO subsidy support, currently active with Finland, Greece and South Korea, positioning Dutch industry clusters in foreign markets.
• NL Paviljoen (Dutch Pavilion at international exhibitions) Organised coordinated exhibition participation at international defence fairs where Dutch companies exhibit under a unified national pavilion, in cooperation with RVO and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
• Masterclasses (e.g. Masterclass CLAS Koninklijke Landmacht) Educational programmes (such as Masterclass CLAS Koninklijke Landmacht and Masterclass ABRO) providing Dutch industry participants with insights into defence operations, doctrine and procurement processes. Masterclass CLAS is priced at €550 ex VAT for NIDV members and €650 ex VAT for non-members.
• Matchmaking Services (B2B and B2G) B2B and B2G meeting facilitation that connects Dutch companies with industry leaders, primes and government decision-makers during events and via the ASD Connect online platform.
• Domain-Specific Platforms (NPVS, NGP, NMC, NIVP and policy platforms) Suite of domain-specific platforms covering airborne (NPVS), ground-based (NGP, 100+ members), naval/marine (NMC), cyber/IT (NIVP), underwater knowledge (DUKC), Integrated Product Support (IPSP), trade compliance (NPTC), European defence cooperation advice (NIKAG), and sustainability (NPDM); each functions as a hub between government, industry and knowledge institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• NIDV represents approximately 370 member companies across all defence domains (maritime, land, air, cyber & IT).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland / Netherlands Enterprise Agency)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRVO and NIDV are the national focal points (NFPs) for the European Defence Fund (EDF) in the Netherlands, facilitating Dutch company access to EDF funding. RVO also co-organises trade missions and NL pavilions with NIDV and administers the PIB (Partners for International Business) subsidy programme that NIDV coordinates.
• European Defence Agency (EDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDV works with EDA on industry engagement, CapTechs (Capability Technology Groups), HEDI (Hub for Defence Innovation), the B2B platform, and the SME Corner. EDA facilitates access to EU defence R&D programmes for Dutch industry.
• NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDV is the designated Dutch representative in NIAG, which provides strategic and technical industrial advice to NATO's capability development. The NIDV Director leads the Dutch NIAG delegation and coordinates Dutch industry access to NATO projects and studies.
• ASD (Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASD represents 28 major European companies and 23 national industry associations across 21 countries. NIDV is a direct member of ASD and represents Dutch industry positions in ASD's General Assembly, Board, and working groups. NIDV members have free access to ASD Connect for European matchmaking.
• NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSPA provides acquisition, logistics, and systems support services to NATO countries. NIDV informs members about NSPA business opportunities (FBO, Nol, RFP publications) and facilitates Dutch company participation in NSPA procurement.
• DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATO's innovation accelerator helping start-ups gain experience in defence. In the Netherlands, the DIANA accelerator site is located in Eindhoven at The Gate Brainport, supported by Dutch Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development, and BOM.
• EUDIS Business AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS). Provides €120,000 non-dilutive seed funding, 8 months coaching, and networking with defence industry leaders and investors. Two cohorts per year (~20 companies selected). NIDV informs members about this opportunity.
• PREZISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDV member that signed a MoU with Spanish EM&E Group during Eurosatory 2026 for joint Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solutions to help secure Ukrainian airspace.
• NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCIA protects NATO networks 24/7 and procures goods and services (from office supplies to data centres). NIDV informs members about NCIA procurement opportunities and the mandatory Neo eProcurement platform registration.
• Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of NL pavilions at international exhibitions and trade missions. Joint coordinator of PIB programmes. Partner in the Interdepartementale Coördinatiegroep (ICG) Europese Defensiesamenwerking (EDS).
• Dutch Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDV's primary government partner. Provides policy input and project information. The annual Defensie-NIDV Projectendag brings together industry and Defence procurement officials. NIDV Director participates in ICG EDS and NIAG delegations on behalf of Dutch Defence.
• FrontexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Border and Coast Guard Agency. Offers business opportunities for Dutch companies in aerial/maritime surveillance, drones, sensors, IT/cyber, logistics, training, and consultancy through EU public procurement. NIDV informs members about Frontex procurement plans.
• ICG EDS (Interdepartementale Coördinatiegroep Europese Defensiesamenwerking)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterministerial coordination group on European Defence Cooperation. NIDV represents industry (including non-NIDV participants such as VNO-NCW, MKB Nederland, FME) in this group. Defines Dutch input to European defence cooperation.
• Lockheed MartinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor US defence prime visited during Dutch trade missions led by Maxime Verhagen (June 2026). Dutch companies pitched innovations including at Skunk Works. Visits included F-35 production line and CCA lab. Bell Helicopters also visited regarding MV-75 Cheyenne production opportunities.
• National Defence Industry Associations (NDIAs) from European countriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDV maintains bilateral contacts with NDIAs from various European countries to exchange views and best practices in defence industry positioning and cooperation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FADA (Federación de Asociaciones de Defensa y Aeroespacial): Spanish defence and aerospace industry federation. National-level trade association coordinating Spanish industry at international exhibitions (where NIDV runs NL pavilions) and with government/EU institutions.
• ADS Group: UK trade organisation for aerospace, defence, security and space. Closely comparable in role: national industry representation, government liaison, events and trade promotion for member companies.
• GICAT (Groupement des Industries Françaises de l'Armement Terrestre): French land defence industry association. Like NIDV, organises the Eurosatory exhibition (which NIDV participates in via the NL pavilion), and serves as the French industry's national trade body.
• SIBS (Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association): Sweden's national defence industry trade association. Comparable scale and role representing Swedish defence companies to government, NATO and EU institutions, especially relevant given Sweden's recent NATO accession.
• PIA (Puolustus- ja ilmailuteollisuus PIA ry): Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries. National trade body for Finnish defence companies; especially relevant given Finland's recent NATO accession and Finland being one of NIDV's PIB partner countries.
• BDSV (Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie): Germany's national defence and security industry association. Closest European counterpart by membership size and government-aligned mandate, coordinating German industry engagement with NATO/EU institutions.
• GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales): French aerospace and defence industry association. Operates a comparable member-driven model with industry representation, exhibition organisation (Paris Air Show) and government engagement functions analogous to NIDV's NEDS and Ministry of Defence interface.
• AIAD (Federazione Aziende Italiane per l'Aerospazio, la Difesa e la Sicurezza): Italian Aerospace, Defence and Security Industries Federation. ASD Europe counterpart representing Italian defence and security firms with comparable national representation, exhibition and policy advocacy functions.
• FSI / NIF (Forsvars- og sikkerhetsindustriens forening): Federation of Norwegian Defence and Security Industries. National industry association structurally analogous to NIDV, representing Norwegian defence firms to government, NATO and EU institutions.
• ASD (Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe): European-level federation of which NIDV is a direct member; represents 28 major European companies and 23 national industry associations. Direct structural peer operating one level above NIDV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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