Dutch Defense Boosts Drone Expansion — SKYOPS Ready to Support the Growing Need for Smarter Flight Management

Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands — June 19, 2025 The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced a major step forward in strengthening its ground and aerial forces. This includes the addition of a new armored infantry battalion and a significant increase in drone deployments across the Army and the Air Force.

For SKYOPS, a Dutch-developed flight management platform, this is more than just defense news — it’s a clear sign of where the future of air operations is headed: more drones, more complexity, and a growing need for better coordination.

Why This Matters for Flight Operations: As military drone operations expand, so does the need for easy-to-use, secure, and scalable systems that keep everything running smoothly. SKYOPS is built for exactly this, helping defense teams move from scattered tools and manual workflows to one connected platform that handles it all.

"We’re seeing a real shift. It’s no longer just about having more drones — it’s about being able to manage them in a smarter way," says the SKYOPS’ CEO Ingmar van Leth.

A Latent Pain Point Comes to the Surface

SKYOPS is built to reduce administrative overload, improve safety, and make sure teams always stay within regulation, even as operations scale. Designed for Military. Ready for Europe.

How SKYOPS Helps: Whether you’re operating drone fleets, helicopters, or both, SKYOPS brings everything together in one place. This means:

• Mission Planning & Debriefing: Create, track, and review flights with full audit trails.

• Airspace Management: Get real-time updates on airspace rules, restricted zones, and alerts.

• Fleet Oversight: Monitor all airborne assets: drones, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft, in a single dashboard.

A Dutch Answer to a European Demand

As NATO partners across Europe invest more in unmanned systems, the need for standardized flight management is growing fast. SKYOPS, already trusted by users in public safety and defense, offers a reliable solution that meets both local and international mission demands.

“This is a Dutch solution, but it answers a European need, our platform has proven to help military units manage both manned and unmanned operations; efficiently, securely, and all in one single place.” concludes the company.

About SKYOPS

SKYOPS is a European aviation software company offering comprehensive solutions for fleet management and flight operations. The company’s hybrid platform seamlessly integrates mission, aircraft, and data, ensuring secure and efficient operations for drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft across diverse industries. With real-time flight tracking, automated risk assessments, and maintenance status insights, SKYOPS’ SaaS solution simplifies and automates mission planning and documentation. ISO/IEC 27001 certified and trusted by clients in public safety, military, and critical infrastructure sectors, SKYOPS provides a secure, compliant foundation that also supports specialized operations—including covert deployments.

For more information, visit https://www.skyops.com or media@skyops.com