Trump arrives at a NATO summit facing an alliance shaped to his likingTrump’s comments en route to the Netherlands that his fidelity to Article 5 “depends on your definition” are drawing attention at the NATO summit.4 days ago
Dutch NATO math portends uphill battle for Europe on defense spendingThe alliance's Capability Targets 2025, to be formally set at a summit in June, will significantly increase the requirements compared to previous goals.By Rudy Ruitenberg4 weeks ago
Netherlands buys 46 Leopard tanks from KNDS for more than $1 billionThe Netherlands had announced its tank-buying plans in September 2024, as part of increased defense spending.By Rudy Ruitenberg6 weeks ago
Netherlands to buy anti-torpedo weapon, tracked armor, new rifleTotal spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget range for each project.By Rudy Ruitenberg2 months ago
F-35 nations prize spare parts, as US dismisses kill-switch angstConcerns have grown in Europe about the extent to which Washington could exercise control over F-35 fleets globally.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo2 months ago
Russia seen ready for big troop move year after Ukraine truce: DutchThe Dutch threat assessment appears even more acute than warnings from German and Danish intelligence reports.By Rudy Ruitenberg3 months ago