# Northrop Grumman named principal contractor for possible Dutch countermeasure sale estimated at $294 million The Netherlands requested infrared countermeasure systems and radar warning receivers, with engineering, training and logistics support also included. Published 2026-10-20 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/20/northrop-grumman-named-principal-contractor-for-possible-dutch-countermeasure/ The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands with an estimated total cost of $294 million.[1] The congressional notification is dated October 19, 2026.[1] Northrop Grumman, located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, would be the principal contractor.[1] The Netherlands requested 16 OT-228/U Common Infrared Countermeasure systems and 38 AN/APR-39E(V)2 Radar Warning Receivers.[1] The notice describes the purchase as Common Infrared Countermeasure systems and related equipment.[1] ## Why it matters The proposed package extends beyond hardware to nonrecurring engineering, site surveys, new equipment training and logistics support.[1] The $294 million estimate covers the combined equipment and support package approved for a possible sale.[1] *Correction, October 25, 2026:* An earlier version of this brief said the State Department notice's opening referred to counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms. The notice now describes the purchase as Common Infrared Countermeasure systems and related equipment. ## Sources 1. State Department: The Netherlands – Common Infrared Countermeasure Systems, Transmittal #26-120, October 19, 2026