Netherlands Air Chief urges NATO to examine ‘shortfalls’ without ‘US assets’
“Above all, deep pockets filled with ammunition,” is required, Lt. Gen. André Steur said, “because numbers do matter in the world we live in.”
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Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory
Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev, Commander of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Battalion, told Breaking Defense that Washington opening up deep strikes into Russia gives Ukraine a “chance” at victory.
Belgium plans largest ammunition order, announces early NH90 helicopter retirement
In comments heavily critical of the troubled NH90, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said that Belgium’s four TTH standard aircraft will be “decommissioned from September.”
Smartphone bans in Dutch schools have improved learning, study finds
After initial concerns, pupils are said to be more focused and have better social interactions with each otherBans on smartphones in Dutch schools have improved the learning environment despite initial protests, according to a study commissioned by the…
‘Legal bullying’: global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists
After US jury said it should pay oil pipeline firm $660m, Greenpeace is hoping to reclaim funds via EU anti-Slapp lawThe outcome of a court case in the Netherlands could shape the right to protest around the globe for decades to come, campaigners have …
Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump
Allies agreed to raise defence spending to counter likely prospect of Russian remilitarisation if Ukraine war endsThe price was high, but for now, at least, a crisis in Nato has been averted. Donald Trump may like to take the credit for almost all of t…
Nato leaders confirm defence spending will rise to 5% of GDP and say support for members is ‘ironclad’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereAsked about his commitment to Nato’s Article 5, Trump says:We are with them all the way. Continue reading…
Nato summit expected to be triumphant for Trump and deflating for Ukraine
US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending targetDonald Trump was expected to fly into the Nato summit in The Hague on Tuesday to perform a victory lap. After decades of complaining …
The Netherlands’ world-leading postnatal care facing crisis, unions warn
Kraamzorg system, where care assistants visit new mothers at home, is threatened by labour shortage and competitionA key pillar of Dutch maternity services that has led to the Netherlands being hailed as a world leader in postnatal care is under threat…
Chinese Industrial Espionage: What Happens in the Netherlands Doesn’t Stay in the Netherlands
OPINION — China is conducting intelligence operations in the Netherlands that are targeting key industrial sectors including semiconductors, aerospace and maritime technology, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans recently warned. Dutch national sec…