Dutch Naval Design

Dutch Naval Design (DND) is the Golden Ecosystem of Dutch Naval Industry in the field of military maritime platform technologies. We aim to realise decisive operational impact, by intensifying cooperation, now and in the future. The corresponding DND vision is shaped in the so-called Flexship.

Under the banner of DND, the Dutch Ministry of Defence, the maritime industry and knowledge institutes conduct joint research & development. Focus areas have been selected and roadmaps have been drawn up. We invite you to look around and strengthen the ecosystem with us!

Winning driven partnership

Concurrent design in a complex ecosystem
Enabling the low/no crew vessel
Increasing the availability of the platform
Modular energy components, innovative hullshapes and dispersion & integration
Enabling design & decision support throughout the entire lifecycle
Improving susceptibility, vulnerability and recoverability
The networked system of systems

Innovating together for maritime excellence

The Dutch Naval Design (DND) ecosystem is a collaborative network dedicated to developing cutting-edge maritime platforms. Each participant brings unique strengths to the table, such as specialized expertise, advanced production capabilities, innovative materials, novel techniques, or state-of-the-art digital and physical technologies. 

While some contributors are well-established in the defence sector, we also welcome organizations and innovators exploring this field for the first time. DND’s work is organized around seven strategic roadmaps, each focusing on a specific area of innovation. These roadmaps guide multiple projects simultaneously, with teams collaborating to achieve transformative results.

We understand that navigating such a dynamic ecosystem can be challenging for new contributors. To make it easier, each roadmap has a dedicated point of contact who can guide you. If you, your team, or your company are ready to contribute, we encourage you to reach out. 
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Our vision

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Dutch Naval Design ecosystem.

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The ecosystem

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