A look at the Defence news, 27 October - 2 November
"Security in Europe and security in the Middle East are closely linked." Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans made this statement at the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, the leading international security conference in the Middle East, following a tour of the area with Netherlands Chief of Defence General Onno Eichelsheim.
The main purpose of the tour, which included visits to Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon, was to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East.
Dutch F-35s in US to train for defence of NATO treaty area
A dozen Dutch F-35 fighter jets are now in the United States to take part in a 3-week exercise, which is part of the annual training programme. The F-35s are to operate from Mountain Home Air Force Base in the US state of Idaho. The exercise will help Royal Netherlands Air Force personnel prepare for the defence of the NATO treaty area.