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  1. Army personnel to Romania for NATO

    The Netherlands will contribute approximately 200 military personnel to a NATO battle group in Romania. The expectation is that ...

    News item | 20-04-2022 | 11:29

  2. Netherlands to supply heavy equipment to Ukraine

    Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren yesterday informed the House of Representatives in writing that the Netherlands will supply ...

    News item | 19-04-2022 | 15:30

  3. A look at the Defence news 4 – 10 April

    On 4 April, the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam was illuminated in NATO colours. This was the Netherlands’ way to mark the founding ...

    News item | 13-04-2022 | 14:30

  4. Army unit for EU rapid intervention capability in 2025

    In 2025, the Netherlands will provide an army unit for the EU’s Rapid Deployment Capacity. This unit will consist of 150 troops, ...

    News item | 06-04-2022 | 17:00

  5. A look at the Defence news 28 March - 3 April

    The Netherlands has now sent more than € 50 million worth of military goods to Ukraine. This also included weapons. Minister ...

    News item | 06-04-2022 | 15:15

  6. Four F-35s in Bulgaria to guard airspace at NATO’s eastern flank

    Four F-35s of the Royal Netherlands Air Force recently landed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base in Bulgaria. The base is approximately ...

    News item | 06-04-2022 | 15:05

  7. Submarine replacement project enters new phase: Walrus class to stay in service a while longer

    The Netherlands intends to maintain its much-needed submarine capability within NATO and the EU, meaning allies and partners can ...

    News item | 01-04-2022 | 17:17

  8. A look at the Defence news 21 - 27 March

    His Majesty King Willem-Alexander has paid a 2-day working visit to the amphibious transport ship HNLMS Rotterdam during Exercise ...

    News item | 30-03-2022 | 15:47

  9. NATO united and resolute in its determination: support for Ukraine, pressure on Putin and prepared to defend treaty area

    The pressure on President Putin of Russia to stop the war in Ukraine remains high. The war was the reason for this extraordinary ...

    News item | 24-03-2022 | 18:00

  10. A look at the Defence news 14 - 20 March

    The EU ministers of foreign affairs and ministers of defence have formally adopted the EU Strategic Compass in Brussels. The ...

    News item | 23-03-2022 | 17:20