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Handover of the Upgraded NH90 Full Mission Trainer

July 2, 2026

Since 2012, the Royal Netherlands Air Force has operated an NH90…

Interview with Marco – Four Months at Unified International, After 40 Years at Defence

June 11, 2026

Four months into his new role at Unified International, Marco…

Q1 retrospective – From momentum to movement in the defence and sustainable aerospace sector

April 1, 2026

The first quarter of this year makes one thing clear. The defence…

Modern naval vessel patrolling a calm sea at sunset, with a surveillance drone deploying above the ocean surface for a maritime security operation – AI-generated artist’s impression.

Naval vessels and UAVs: designing with tomorrow in mind

March 30, 2026

How do you ensure that naval vessels designed today remain operationally…

Beyond the headlines: What it really takes to win defence contracts

March 22, 2026

As European defence budgets continue to rise, Dutch companies…

Meet Willem – Building bridges between Defence and Industry from a new perspective

February 12, 2026

After a long career within Defence, Willem now brings his experience…

Meet Marco: Working at the Intersection of Defence and Industry

February 6, 2026

After a 40-year career in defence, Marco Kievit has joined Unified…

Meet Hein – Connecting Industry, Technology and Defence

November 3, 2025

At the intersection of innovation, strategy and collaboration,…

From Concept to strategic entry: How Unified International supported Reiger’s launch into the Defence Market

September 11, 2025

Earlier this year, Reiger Suspension, known for its expertise…

Optimising Liquid Hydrogen Refuelling: A Feasibility Study into Subcooled Methods -Our intern Julian examines a novel approach to liquid hydrogen refuelling.

June 2, 2025

Hydrogen refuelling in aviation isn’t just a logistical hurdle,…

ABDO 2019: Key requirements and how we can support you

April 30, 2025

Working with classified defence information? Since October…

Powering the Future of Aviation: Breaking the Catch-22 of Sustainable Flight 

March 28, 2025

As aviation strives toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen, eSAF,…

Meet Christiaan: Bringing Fresh Perspectives to Unified International

March 27, 2025

A month ago, Christiaan Huizenga joined our team as a junior…

Europe’s Defence industry at a turning point: Agility and speed in a new reality in a fast-changing new world

March 14, 2025

Is Europe prepared for the new era of shifting world orders?…

Defence and Space: a strategic priority for Europe and the Netherlands

February 26, 2025

In a time of rising geopolitical tensions and rapid technological…

Resilient critical infrastructure: the need for public-private collaboration

February 12, 2025

- Unified International’s role in driving strategic partnerships…

Navigating the dual-use and defence sector – what does this mean for businesses?

January 27, 2025

The Dutch government has urged companies to play a more significant…

Bridging the Gap – Challenges for companies entering the Dutch Defense market

December 4, 2024

Navigating long, complex procurement processes while the government…

A peek into Rick van Dijk’s week – A glimpse into his role at Unified International

November 6, 2024

What does a typical week look like in a fast-paced, dynamic role?…

Investing in Defence: strategic investments in today’s global dynamics

October 23, 2024

The ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, particularly in Europe,…

Accelerating the transition to hydrogen in aviation: key challenges and solutions.

October 3, 2024

Aviation sustainability faces some significant challenges,…

Guiding the design of efficient vertiports: Unified’s Vision for Sustainable Aviation

April 17, 2024

Balancing sustainability with economic viability: Mapping the future of aviation through a holistic approach.
-An Interview with Michel van Ierland

April 15, 2024

Can we transform aviation into a more sustainable industry without…

Dutch Defence initiatives and Unified International’s supportive role to protect what is valuable to us.

March 7, 2024

The emerging global security situation impacts our North Sea…

Advancing Aviation with Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the first SIG Meeting

February 26, 2024

The Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting on ‘Artificial Intelligence…

Aviation Innovation Strategy of I&W

June 29, 2023

The strategy describes the new aircraft and energy carriers such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrogen and Electricity that are necessary to achieve ambitious climate goals in 2030, 2050 and 2070.

HAPSS

January 29, 2023

Unified International has over the last two years created a vision and aligned 17 highly specialised companies including the Knowledge Institutes combining innovation from maritime, automotive and aviation to establish a totally Dutch solution in HAPSS.

The commonalities between running a submarine and consulting

January 28, 2023

Used to take charge, discuss and negotiate in (inter)national fora, work with and motivate a team of professionals, prioritize workloads and deliver a high standard of work. All elements essential for planning and executing successfully deployments.

Data to Empower Business Opportunities into more Sustainable projects or services.

January 27, 2023

Business opportunities arise once in a while, it is better to be ready to take them when it’s the time. To have the right information before it becomes of public domain is often the key competitive advantage that makes you identify and/or close a deal before someone else does.

Sharing 40 years in Aerospace, Stephen´s vision in bringing change to enable aviation to be Sustainable

January 26, 2023

The role of bid lead and how to meet customer needs while being competitive.

January 25, 2023

Kristian is programme and proposal manager at Unified International. He has over 10 years of experience as programme manager in aerospace and defence for the government, knowledge institutes and industry, and more than 5 years of experience in High Tech proposal management.

Rick’s Top 4 Tips.

January 24, 2023

Rick is a tender and project manager at Unified International. He has over 7 years of experience in Tender & Bid management, coordinating big international projects, and over 14 years of experience in International Corporate Event Management.

Conundrum in the Aviation Industry

January 23, 2023

Conundrum in the Aviation Industry. A compelling report which highlights the potential approaches and challenges the #AviationIndustry faces, as we strive for #SustainableAviation and align to future climate goals.

Unified International BV is driven to pursue a sustainable future in Aviation along with partners of Lucht en Ruimtevaart Nederland

January 22, 2023

Al meer dan 100 jaar nemen verschillende Nederlandse bedrijven en Operators een vooraanstaande positie in op het gebied van Aerospace.

40 years in the aviation industry – Well done Stephen Hands

January 21, 2023

Congratulations Stephen Hands as you celebrate 40 years in the #aviationindustry . An incredible journey as you continue to influence those around you in your career.