AEC Skyline

AEC Skyline

Eelde, Netherlands

Air SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOMElectronic Warfare
Founded 1991System Integrator, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Air Forces, Land Forces, Naval Forces, Homeland Security & Police, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: May 7, 2026

About

Founded in 1991, AEC Skyline is a defense system integrator based in Eelde, Netherlands working in air systems, c4isr, communications & satcom +7 more.

AEC Skyline is a Dutch defence and aerospace company providing contract air services, including adversary air (ADAIR), JTAC, electronic warfare and target towing training, along with calibration and testing support for radar and sensor manufacturers. Its aviation division operates a fleet including F-16, L-39, Learjet, PC-12 and GA8 aircraft, partly through a partnership with TOP ACES. The company also offers C4ISR and cyber solutions, including tactical MANET and LTE radios, datalinks, satellite communications, unmanned systems support, systems integration, consultancy and training, delivered through its SKYLINE AVIATION, SKYLINE CDS and SIX business units. It produces its own Missile Radar Target aerial targets and streaming and ground control equipment, and acts as official reseller for several OEMs including Persistent Systems, L3Harris and Nokia's FENIX Group. Customers include the Netherlands MoD, Belgian military and United States Air Forces in Europe.

Location

Eelde, Netherlands

Founded

1991

Focus areas

contract air servicesadversary air trainingJTAC trainingtarget towingelectronic warfare trainingC4ISRcyberunmanned systemstactical networkingSATCOMsystems integration

Languages

ENNL

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOMElectronic WarfareUnmanned SystemsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseRadar & SensorsOptronicsSimulation & TrainingDefense Software & AI

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSubsystem ManufacturerSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesTraining

Products

Missile Radar Target (MRT) series

Aerial target

Modular, low radar cross section composite aerial targets with radar reflectors for air-to-air and surface-to-air tracking, gunnery training and ranging; MRT-2000 is compatible with towing reel systems.

Ad-hoc Router Streaming Box

Communications and video encoding unit

In-house developed system combining LTE-A connectivity with low-latency video encoding for tactical and homeland security situational awareness.

Mobile Ground Control Station

Ground control station

Vehicle-based, fully furnished ground control station with LOS communications suite, server rack, HD monitors and telescopic masts for remote sensing and testing.

End users

Air ForcesLand ForcesNaval ForcesHomeland Security & PoliceDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

F-16L-39 AlbatrosLearjet 36APC-12A-4Alpha JetGA8 Airvan

Named customers

Netherlands MoDBelgian militaryUnited States Air Forces in Europe

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Issued by: Not stated

ISO 14001:2015

Issued by: Not stated

ISO 27001:2022

Issued by: Not stated

MAR-OPS 1&2

Issued by: Netherlands Military Aviation Authority

MAR-M

Issued by: Netherlands Military Aviation Authority

MAR 145

Issued by: Netherlands Military Aviation Authority

Industry memberships

NIDVNetherlands Aerospace Group

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