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Defence White Paper focusing on a robust, agile military force
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence can once again have confidence in the future. After years of budget cuts, the Defence ...
A look at the Defence news 13 – 19 March
Dutch F-16s supported ground troops in Iraq and eastern Syria this week. Weapons were deployed on 2 of the 10 missions against ...
A look at the Defence news 5 – 12 March
Experts from the Royal Netherlands Army Recovery and Identification Service have travelled to Indonesia to advise during the ...
A look at the Defence news 26 February - 4 March
Military transport in Europe needs to be easier and quicker. Achieving this will require less bureaucracy, and may also require ...
A look at the Defence news 19 - 25 February
Today, the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) escorted 3 Russian warships through the North Sea: the Feodor Golovin, which is a ...
A look at the Defence news 12 – 18 February
Dutch F-16s supported ground troops in Iraq and eastern Syria in 8 missions. During 2 of these missions, ISIS fighters and a ...
A look at the Defence news 5 – 11 February
Dutch F-16s supported ground troops in Iraq and eastern Syria in 11 missions. During 4 of these missions, ISIS fighters, ...
A look at the Defence news 29 January – 4 February
In a move to support ground troops, Dutch F-16s have attacked ISIS targets, including buildings, positions, a headquarters and a ...
A look at the Defence news 22 – 29 January
Dutch F-16s this week attacked ISIS positions and armoured vehicles. They were acting in support of coalition ground troops. ...
A look at the Defence news 16 – 21 January
Dutch F-16s this week attacked an ISIS position. They were acting in support of coalition ground troops. This took place near Abu ...