Supplier
VDL Defentec
Privately held Dutch company in Born, Netherlands, that specializes in assembling armored vehicles and their electric propulsion. It runs a THeMIS assembly line with Milrem Robotics, opened in 2026, which produced its first vehicle for the Dutch government.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground vehicles and soldier systems | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Assembles armored vehicles and electric propulsion, and produced the first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Supplier | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Assembles armored vehicles and electric propulsion, and produced the first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government. | Reported |
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Assembles armored vehicles and electric propulsion, and produced the first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government.—Reported
- Supplierclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Assembles armored vehicles and electric propulsion, and produced the first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government.—Reported
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Sources2
- 1
Jun 4, 2026 · Supports Organization, Organization · description
“plant in Born, Netherlands, is run in conjunction with local company VDL Defentec, which specializes in assembling armored vehicles and their electric propulsion.”
- 2CompanyVDL Defentec | LinkedIn
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · description, Organization · ownership
“Type Privately Held”
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