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AMSTERDAM — The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed it aims to more than double its military personnel, from 70,000 to 200,000 by 2030.In a letter from the State Secretary for Defense, Gijs Tuinman, to the House of Representatives, he said that defense is "facing a major change," which means "that the Netherlands must be able to stand on its own two feet."In order to increase the size of the armed forces, the government will send a survey to all young people who are called up at the age of 17 to get them interested in serving.Completing that survey is still voluntary for the time being, but it could eventually become mandatory, as could an interview or a medical examination.The government also aims to increase the number of 'reservists,' those who work...
March 26, 2025
Netherlands wants to double its military personnel by 2030
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