Military on the ground searching for drones.

Submarine and frigate.

4 F-35's on platform

Close-up motorbike Marechaussee.

Close-up helmet loadmaster Cougar-transporthelicopter.

Ministry of Defence

Spotlight

Travelling with children

Avoid delay when travelling alone with a child into or out of the Schengen area.

Protecting what we value

The Dutch Ministry of Defence: corporate video.

Missions abroad

Stability and security throughout the world.

News

A look at the Defence news 6 – 12 January

15-01-2025 | 09:13

A look at the Defence news 16 December - 5 January

08-01-2025 | 12:40

The hydrographic survey vessel HNLMS Luymes is to be the flagship of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 for the next ...

Portal to report suspected civilian harm open

30-12-2024 | 14:02

From today, civilians and non-governmental organisations can use a portal to report civilian harm that is believed to ...

A look at the Defence news 9 – 15 December

18-12-2024 | 16:33

Naval vessel HNLMS Holland recently intercepted a cocaine transport of 511 kilos in the Caribbean Sea.

A look at the Defence news 2 – 8 December

11-12-2024 | 15:05

Last week, Netherlands Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans visited the roughly 150 Dutch servicemen and women currently deployed ...

A look at the Defence news 25 November – 1 December

04-12-2024 | 15:20

Last week, four Dutch F-35 fighter aircraft arrived at Amari air base in Estonia.