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 25 November – 1 December

04-12-2024 | 15:20

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

A look at the Defence news 18–24 November

27-11-2024 | 14:07

Ukraine has received new air defence systems from the Netherlands to help the country defend itself against Russian air strikes. ...

A look at the Defence news 11–17 November

20-11-2024 | 09:10

Twenty former service members will represent the Netherlands in the 2025 Invictus Games.

A look at the Defence news 4 - 10 November

13-11-2024 | 15:31

Delivery of 12 special operations helicopters laid down in contract As from 2030, the Defence organisation will have 12 H225M ...

A look at the Defence news 28 October – 3 November

06-11-2024 | 12:25

Hundreds of armoured vehicles, wheeled vehicles and containers have been arriving in the Netherlands since last week. An American ...

A look at the Defence news, 21 – 27 October

30-10-2024 | 15:41

Heat, dense vegetation, extremely high humidity and life-threatening plants and animals. For military personnel, no terrain in ...