荷蘭考慮與雷神公司合作　共同生產「天空長矛」飛彈提升歐洲防衛力

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(U.S. Air Force)

荷蘭政府宣布，將與美國雷神公司（Raytheon）合作研究在本國生產AIM-120「先進中程空對空飛彈」（Amraam）的可行性。這項計畫已獲美方批准，預計2026年展開研究，象徵歐美國防工業合作邁入新階段。

荷蘭國防部表示，該研究將探討國內企業如何參與Amraam飛彈的零件製造、組裝與維修。這不僅有助於強化北約（NATO）盟國的防衛能力，也能解決近年歐美防衛產業生產速度不足的問題。

國防部在聲明中指出：「擴大生產對維持支援烏克蘭及北約防線至關重要。我們希望透過合作，加速Amraam飛彈的交付與產量。」

荷蘭空軍目前已使用Amraam飛彈，主要搭載在F-35戰機上，也計畫將其整合至即將採購的NASAMS地對空防空系統。

雖然荷蘭目前沒有本土的戰術飛彈生產線，但國內擁有多家具有航空與國防研發能力的企業，如GKN Aerospace與Thales Nederland，可能成為供應鏈成員。

比利時也在洽談類似合作，希望在F-35與NASAMS系統中，獲得更多工業參與。分析人士指出，這波趨勢反映出歐洲國家在戰爭陰影下，正積極尋求國防自主與跨大西洋合作兼顧的平衡點。

美國國務院先前批准荷蘭採購232枚Amraam C-8飛彈，總金額約5.7億美元。該型飛彈今年9月也曾在波蘭擊落入侵的俄羅斯無人機，顯示其實戰效能。

🔍 三大觀察重點

1️⃣ 歐洲防衛走向「在地化」：荷蘭與雷神合作是北約首次推動Amraam歐洲本地生產，顯示歐洲國家在戰略上追求更高自主性，減少對美國供應鏈的依賴。

2️⃣ 烏俄戰爭帶動生產加速：為維持支援烏克蘭的武器供應，歐洲開始建立區域化製造基地，這對台灣國防產業的供應鏈安全思維具有啟發意義。

3️⃣ 跨國聯合製造成為趨勢：Amraam歐洲版合作案或將成為未來北約「聯合生產模式」示範案例，也象徵軍工產業全球化加速。

Netherlands considers joint production of Raytheon’s AMRAAM missile to boost European defense capacity

The Netherlands is exploring the possibility of locally producing Raytheon’s AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) after the U.S. approved a feasibility study expected to begin in 2026.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence said the study will assess how local industry can contribute to production, assembly, and maintenance of the AMRAAM, marking the first step toward joint missile manufacturing with a European NATO partner.

“This cooperation will help accelerate AMRAAM production and strengthen NATO’s defense capacity, particularly for supporting Ukraine,” the Dutch MoD stated.

The Royal Netherlands Air Force already operates AMRAAM missiles on its F-35 fighter jets and plans to integrate them into the upcoming NASAMS air-defense system.

While the Netherlands currently lacks a tactical missile production line, aerospace firms like GKN Aerospace and Thales Nederland could become part of the future supply chain.

Belgium has expressed similar interest, reflecting a wider European shift toward regional defense autonomy and trans-Atlantic cooperation.

In September, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of 232 AIM-120C-8 missiles worth an estimated $570 million to the Netherlands. The missiles were reportedly used in September to shoot down Russian drones entering Polish airspace — a vivid reminder of their real-world importance.

🔍 Three Key Observations

1️⃣ Europe moves toward defense localization – The Netherlands’ initiative marks NATO’s first AMRAAM co-production effort in Europe, reflecting a strategic move to reduce dependency on U.S. manufacturing.

2️⃣ War drives production acceleration – Sustaining Ukraine’s defense needs has spurred regional manufacturing, offering lessons for Taiwan’s supply-chain resilience strategy.

3️⃣ Joint manufacturing becomes a new norm – The project may become a model for future NATO co-production programs, signaling the globalization of defense industrial cooperation.