The Netherlands confirms: It will double its military personnel by 2030!
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed that it aims to double its military personnel, from 70,000 to 200,000 by 2030.
In a letter from the Secretary of State 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 ".
To increase the size of the armed forces, the government will send a survey to all young men who are called up at the age of 17 to interest them in serving.
Completing this study is still voluntary for now, but it could eventually become mandatory, just as an interview or a medical examination could be.
The government also aims to increase the number of 'reservists', those who work part-time for the armed forces, often combining their service with civilian work or studies.
They also want to encourage more young people to participate in the so-called year of service, in which people between the ages of 18 and 27 can voluntarily become familiar with defense.
The government is convinced that, "given the current threat assessment," a larger armed force should be created even more quickly than was already thought.
Previously, he had targeted an increase to 100,000 people, including professional soldiers, reservists and civilian staff. Late last week it became clear that this number would be adjusted upwards.
The ambition is for the armed forces to be organized into both a peacekeeping and a military organization by 2027.
"This is not just about quantity, but also about putting the right people with the right skills in the right roles at the right time, " Tuinman said.
Fears about Russia and doubts about the future of US defense are putting pressure on EU countries to increase their defense spending.
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