ADSE

ADSE

ADSE Consulting & Engineering BV

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Air SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesNaval SystemsC4ISRDual-use
Founded 199651-200 employeesSystem Integrator, MRO & ServicesSupplies Air Forces, Naval Forces, Land Forces, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: March 8, 2026

About

Founded in 1996, ADSE is a defense system integrator based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands working in air systems, land systems & vehicles, naval systems +1 more.

ADSE is an independent Dutch engineering and consulting firm founded in 1996 after the bankruptcy of Fokker Aircraft. It focuses on transportation systems across aerospace, defence, maritime and rail. In defence, ADSE provides engineering consulting for armed forces and industry, including military vehicle design and engineering, military aircraft design and certification, and integration of C4I systems into military platforms. It holds a military design organisation accreditation from the Dutch Military Aviation Authority (MAA) and a long-term partnership with the MAA. Its aerospace work includes EASA Part 21J design organisation activities, aircraft modifications and certification, and interior and avionics work for airlines and equipment suppliers. Rail services cover rolling stock engineering, ERTMS, ATO and safety compliance for operators and manufacturers. Maritime services cover ship design integration, sustainable propulsion and digitalisation. The company reports about 75 employees.

Location

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Founded

1996

Employees

51-200

Company type

Private company

Legal name

ADSE Consulting & Engineering BV

Focus areas

engineering consultancymilitary aviationmilitary vehicle designC4I integrationEASA 21Jmilitary DOArailmaritimetransportation systems

Languages

ENNL

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesNaval SystemsC4ISR

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorMRO & Services

What they offer

Engineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

End users

Air ForcesNaval ForcesLand ForcesDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

Military Design Organisation approval (Dutch MAA)

Platforms & programmes

F126

Named customers

Royal Netherlands NavyFinnish Air ForceDamen NavalMinistry of Defence

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

EASA.21J Design Organisation approval

Military DOA accreditation (Dutch MAA, 2023)

ISO 9001:2015

Industry memberships

NIDV

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