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Industrial participation (IP) and military goods
The Netherlands has an innovative defence and security industry. But the defence materiel market is not a level playing field. Many countries prefer to purchase military systems from their own national defence industry. Foreign suppliers are therefore less likely to be awarded contracts.
Orders in the F-35 programme (JSF)
The Netherlands took part in the development of the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter, JSF) and is now engaged in the aircraft’s production and sustainment phases.
Military exports
Dutch companies in the defence and security industry wishing to export their products can receive support from the government, for example in the form of trade missions and fairs.
Question and answer
3 questions and answers on Commissariat for Military Production
The Netherlands' military missions
The Dutch armed forces are deployed around the world to further peace and security. One of the ways in which they do this is by taking part in international missions.
An international approach to peace and security
The causes of war and the reasons why it persists are many and varied. Accordingly, in its foreign policy the Netherlands has adopted a broad approach to the issues that lead to conflict.
The Dutch approach to demining
When war ends, concealed mines and abandoned cluster munitions pose a grave threat to public safety. The Netherlands donates €13.6 million annually for demining operations in former conflict zones.
Sanctions
The international community can use sanctions to change the behaviour of a country or regime, in cases where that country or regime is violating human rights, waging war or endangering international peace and security.
International legal order
The development of international law is an integral part of the foreign policy of the Netherlands. It is enshrined in the Dutch constitution. The principle underlying this policy is that war criminals should be punished for their crimes.
