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1. A look at the Defence news 1 – 8 February

   Over the coming months, HNLMS Friesland will be on patrol in the Caribbean. During this time, the guard ship will also be ...

   News item | 11-02-2026 | 00:00

2. A look at the Defence news 26 January – 1 February

   HNLMS Schiedam has joined Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1). This NATO fleet is committed to clearing the ...

   News item | 04-02-2026 | 10:20

3. A look at the Defence news 19 – 25 January

   The two naval officers who took part in reconnaissance in Greenland in preparation for a joint NATO military exercise in the ...

   News item | 28-01-2026 | 11:40

4. A look at the Defence news 12 – 18 January

   Security in the Arctic - including Greenland - is a strategic priority for all NATO allies. Accordingly, the Netherlands, ...

   News item | 21-01-2026 | 08:00

5. A look at the Defence news 5 – 11 January 2026

   Last week, Netherlands Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans visited the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, where he conducted an ...

   News item | 14-01-2026 | 09:50

6. Japan and the Netherlands sign Agreement on security cooperation

   The Netherlands and Japan will soon be able to exchange military goods and services more rapidly. This has been formalised in the ...

   News item | 18-12-2025 | 16:15

7. A look at the Defence news 8 – 14 December

   The Netherlands are going to preside over the European Gendarmerie Force (Eurogendor).  The presidency will be held by the ...

   News item | 17-12-2025 | 14:00

8. A look at the Defence news 1 – 7 December

   The Netherlands is to contribute an additional €250 million to military support for Ukraine via the Prioritised Ukraine ...

   News item | 10-12-2025 | 14:35

9. A look at the Defence news 24–30 November

   Strengthening defence cooperation and ways to address security threats were both on the agenda at the Halifax International ...

   News item | 03-12-2025 | 15:46

10. A look at the Defence news 17 - 23 November

    In the week of 10 to 14 November, the M-frigate HNLMS Van Amstel of the Royal Netherlands Navy took part in an anti-submarine ...

    News item | 26-11-2025 | 15:10