Dutch Ministry of Defence
agencyDutch Ministry of Defence oversees national defense and security, including space operations.
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is responsible for the country's defense and security, actively engaging in space operations. Recently, it has modernized its space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities through contracts with Airbus and Maxar. The ministry also collaborates internationally, as seen in the MilSpace2 program with Norway, to enhance its satellite operations.
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Dutch broadcaster tracks carrier-group frigate with Bluetooth gadget
Omroep Gelderland tracked the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate Evertsen using a Bluetooth tracker sent via military mail. Discovered during mail sorting, the tracker allowed real-time location tracking for 24 hours. In response, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has restricted sending greeting cards with batteries and will review military mail guidelines to enhance security protocols.