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 official tour of Aruba, Sint Maarten, Curaçao and Bonaire.
During his trip, the minister stressed that Defence remains alert and vigilant, in view of the recent developments surrounding Venezuela. On the islands, he inspected several military units and held discussions with local authorities about the current security situation.