NATO & Defense
What happens when a decades-old European nuclear partnership is pulled into a renewed push for defence capabilities? The United Kingdom has formally asked Urenco to support the rebuilding of its nuclear fuel cycle for defence purposes — a development quietly endorsed by The Hague.
Middle East
Internal documents from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs concludes that the March attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran breached international law. Yet in the immediate aftermath, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen refrained from making such a judgment publicly — despite clear warnings from his own officials.
NATO & Defense
The Netherlands is stepping up its military footprint on NATO’s eastern flank at a critical moment. As tensions with Russia continue to rise, The Hague is making a dual move: extending its deployment in Lithuania while taking on a key command role in Estonia and Latvia. Why now — and
NATO & Defense
The Dutch armed forces are on the brink of a profound transformation that could fundamentally change how wars are fought — and how the Netherlands prepares for them. In a newly presented Defence White Paper, the government makes clear that the era of traditional warfare is giving way to a battlefield
NATO & Defense
The Dutch government is set to unveil a sweeping new Defence White Paper on Monday. With billions in new spending and a clear focus on high-tech warfare, the plans go far beyond incremental upgrades. But crucial details remain deliberately vague, according to insiders.
Asia & Australia
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has identified dozens of reports describing suspected violations of international humanitarian law committed by Western coalition partners and Afghan forces during the Afghanistan mission.
NATO & Defense
The Dutch maritime industry has been dealt a significant blow after the German government abruptly cancelled the multibillion-euro order for six F126 frigates that were to be built by Damen Naval. The decision, confirmed by the German Ministry of Defence, is already reverberating in The Hague, where concerns are
United States & Canada
Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade Sjoerdsma is in Washington for high-level talks on trade, technology, the position of the Dutch semiconductor industry and ASML. According to insiders in Washington and The Hague, he is expected to conclude a new agreement with the United States during the visit.
Asia & Australia
The Dutch government is continuing its efforts to locate and potentially repatriate the remains of five Dutch soldiers who went missing during the Korean War, but no breakthrough has been achieved so far. JA21 MP Michiel Hoogeveen has drawn attention to the issue through parliamentary questions and has received a
United States & Canada
The Netherlands is positioning two naval vessels in preparation for a possible multinational mission in the Strait of Hormuz, following a newly reached agreement between the United States and Iran that could pave the way for de-escalation in the region.
NATO & Defense
The United States’ decision to scale back military capabilities in Europe is once again fuelling debate over the continent’s security. However, outgoing Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz sees no immediate reason for alarm. The Netherlands is making Reaper drones available to NATO to replace U.S. drones.
Ukraine
The Dutch government has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, with a strong emphasis on drone warfare and deepening defence cooperation between the two countries amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.