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The Netherlands

  • A.W.G. van Oosterhout
  • , W.A. Smit

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterAcademic

    Abstract

    The Netherlands is a relatively small country with a small defence industry, and a defence policy aligned to NATO doctrine and strategy. The Dutch armed forces are today undergoing a substantial post-Cold War reorganisation, which affects the Army in particular. During the period 1991-2000, the Dutch Army is facing a 54% reduction to 36,000 personnel (including 10,700 civilians). The Air Force will number 13,000 personnel and the Navy 17,500 in the year 2000, both being reductions of 25% from the 1991 level. These changes are accompanied by a reduction in matériel acquisitions and a shift in defence equipment needs.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEuropean Defence Technology in Transition
    EditorsPhilip Gummett, Josephine Ann Stein
    Place of PublicationAmsterdam
    PublisherHarwood Academic Publishers
    Pages167-195
    Number of pages29
    ISBN (Electronic)9781315079042
    ISBN (Print)90-5702-149-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1997

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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