[09:12 AM] Conscription increasingly conceivable as military ups capacity amid rising tensions
The Ministry of Defense wants to recruit many more people for the Dutch Armed Forces due to the escalating tensions in the world.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/03/21/conscription-increasingly-conceivable-military-ups-capacity-amid-rising-tensions
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Conscription increasingly conceivable as military ups capacity amid rising tensions
The Ministry of Defense wants to recruit many more people for the Dutch Armed Forces due to the escalating tensions in the world. Defense has always said it wants to increase the army to 100,000 people strong. But sources told NOS that the Ministry is aiming for 200,000 soldiers and reservists.
[08:02 AM] Dutch Armed Forces fervently recruiting military doctors, nurses for war time
Defense is urgently looking for dozens of doctors and nurses to join the Dutch Armed Forces, either as professional soldiers or reservists.
https://nltimes.nl/2025/03/13/dutch-armed-forces-fervently-recruiting-military-doctors-nurses-war-time
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Dutch Armed Forces fervently recruiting military doctors, nurses for war time
Defense is urgently looking for dozens of doctors and nurses to join the Dutch Armed Forces, either as professional soldiers or reservists. The Ministry is preparing for eventual war in NATO territory and needs these medical professionals to care for wounded soldiers during transport to the Netherlands. The military is already recruiting at 14 major hospitals, Colonel-pilot Saskia Meerhoff told AD.
[12:00 PM] Dutch Armed Forces awarded peace prize for helping with over 80 peacekeeping missions
The Dutch Armed Forces have been awarded the Carnegie Wateler Peace Prize for their participation in over 80 peacekeeping missions worldwide.
https://nltimes.nl/2024/10/24/dutch-armed-forces-awarded-peace-prize-helping-80-peacekeeping-missions
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Dutch Armed Forces awarded peace prize for helping with over 80 peacekeeping missions
The Dutch Armed Forces have been awarded the Carnegie Wateler Peace Prize for their participation in over 80 peacekeeping missions worldwide. General Onno Eichelsheim, Commander of the Armed Forces, will accept the award at the Peace Palace on November 26.
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