The Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) links companies, knowledge institutions, and the government within the Netherlands. Since being founded in 1984 by the ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate, Foreign Affairs, Defence, and industry partners, the NIDV ensures the sustainable positioning of the Dutch defence and security sector both at home and abroad. The NIDV promotes the involvement of its participants in the design, development, production, maintenance, and resale of old equipment, plus related services. Where possible, it involves companies with (innovative) concepts relevant to public safety in its activities.

The NIDV regularly organizes meetings and webinars and events. We enable procurement agencies, (foreign) governments, and international partners to a platform where they can explain new and ongoing projects, developments, business, and network opportunities. At annual NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS) with respresentatives and companies from the Netherlands and abroad. The event is a unique meeting place for government, knowledge institutions, and the business sector, where space is also made available for young, innovative companies.

The NIDV also strives to raises the profile of Dutch companies internationally by participating in public-private partnership programs like the PIB initiative to help Dutch companies realise their international ambitions.