Pieter W.C.M. Cobelens

A very clear message.

2

1 commentaar

Dutch military faces a tough mission: finding space to prepare for war - Defense News "As the armed forces of the Netherlands expand again after three decades of budget cuts, they’re looking to step up everything from live fire exercises to low-level helicopter training and ammo stockpiles. The government is puzzling how to fit additional defense activity in a country more densely populated than any of its NATO allies, and where military terrain left empty after the Cold War was converted to civilian use by planners hungry for space." At Calian Group we are a training delivery partner for large, complex, simulation-based exercises. We deliver for the Canadian Army | Armée canadienne through the Canadian Army Simulation Centre (CASC); through NATO, at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre, HQ Eurocorps, and Netherlands-based JFCBRUNSSUM; and through direct engagement with the militaries of NATO member nations and countries around the globe. Using the latest lessons learned, we develop scenarios to deliver the most realistic training experience possible. Current, relevant scenarios reflect complex and dynamic real-world situations, with multi-domain components to exercise all parts of the combined-arms team. Read more about Calian Synthetic Training Environment @https://hubs.li/Q01Kp5KZ0 and visit us @https://hubs.li/Q01KplDK0 #defence #defense #militarytraining #syntheticenvironments #military #nato #jfcbrunssum Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02YJBCr0

7

𝗘𝗨 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗠 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗨 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 At the European Council Summit last Thursday (27th of June), the current Prime Minister of the Netherlands and future NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been criticised by other EU leaders over his opposition to more common financing of defence projects within the EU. In particular, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed his concerns over his Dutch counterpart’s resistance to joint funding within the Union. Tusk reaffirmed that if there is one area in which the EU’s action should be more coordinated and include increased spending, that is defence. Also the position of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was aligned to that of Rutte. The Netherlands has historically been very tied to fiscal discipline and to opposing all kinds of joint debt - including Eurobonds - and not only in the area of defence. Similarly, Germany expressed its preference for investing more in defence industrial coordination rather than purchasing armaments directly or having common funding for defence plans. Contrarily, the EU’s easternmost members believe that extra resources, not less, are needed to ramp up the bloc’s defence capabilities and reduce the current capability gaps. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the Summit on Thursday to continue his pledge to secure as much support from his allies as possible, even if that requires asking some EU member states to lessen their grip on fiscal rules. The Dutch Prime Minister has often been criticised, especially since he started campaigning for the position of NATO chief, for failing to bring Dutch defence spending up to NATO standards, (that is, reaching the defence spending target of 2% of the country’s GDP). In fact, as of 2022, the Netherlands spent 1.58% of GDP. Instead, Poland is set to be NATO’s biggest defence spender this year, spending the equivalent of 4.12% of its GDP on defence in 2024. Photo by REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/Pool/File Photo

7

I have been in the army reserve for a number of years, and last week for the first time acted as excon staff for our unit’s main exercise. The theme was handling prisoners of war in a situation of large-scale regular combat, something The Netherlands hasn’t had any real experience with since the Korean War. Hopefully things will stay that way, but if they don’t it’s better to have thought this through beforehand. One important question is how to handle POW according to the Geneva Convention while retaining freedom of movement and freedom of action for combat operations. The preparation and the exercise provided some interesting insights into the dilemmas and practical problems involved. #cimic #lawsofarmedconflict #

59

2 commentaren

🌐𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Join us and be part of the discussion about the most cutting-edge civilian technologies with military applications shaping the future! 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: What policies and practices are needed to ensure effective collaboration between civilian and military sectors?; 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: highlighting successful case studies where civilian technologies were effectively adapted for military use; 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Which cutting-edge civilian technologies have the potential to boost military operational capabilities significantly?; 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: The challenges and solutions related to creating mobile and flexible digital infrastructure that can adapt to the dynamic needs of modern military forces. The roundtable panelists of the event organized by AHK Ungarn - DUIHK - Német-Magyar Ipari és Kereskedelmi Kamara Barbara Zollmann in partnership with BSD Congress & Event Organisation NonProfit Kft. Wolf Illner and BBJ - Budapest Business Journal will be Andreas Dohrn, managing director of DND Digital; Wolfgang Bauer, CEO of Elbit Systems Deutschland; László Blénessy, member of the board of directors of 4iG; and Jozsef Hajdu, managing director of CAE D&S, Central Europe. The roundtable will be moderated by Antal Kerekes, PWC Partner, responsible for Technology Advisory Services, Digitalization and Enterprise Performance Management. #Roundtable #Innovation #Digitalization #Defense

16

The Dutch government has initiated a collaborative effort to swiftly assemble and deliver a PATRIOT air defence system. The Netherlands will contribute core components and parts from its own stock, and has called on other European nations to supplement with additional components. Dutch Minister of Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren highlighted the urgent need for collective European action, noting that the Netherlands has already identified potential partners who can provide essential PATRIOT parts and munitions. Ollongren emphasized the critical nature of the situation, stating, “We are engaged in talks with partners to compile a PATRIOT system, including training for Ukrainian crews. With our offer, and consulting with partner countries providing several key parts and munitions, we can provide Ukraine with at least one fully operational system in a short time frame.” The Netherlands aims to have the PATRIOT system operational in Ukraine as soon as possible, showcasing a proactive stance in support of Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBBPBzZE #Netherlands #Ukraine #PATRIOT #airdefence #missiledefence #defence #military #technology #armedforces

169

3 commentaren

PM Mark Rutte again refuses to say anything about the attack on the Nordstream in the Dutch parliament. What is he hiding and from whom?! Even when Mark Rutte was Prime Minister of the Netherlands, he and his Dutch Intelligence and Security Service were already aware of the active role Ukraine (and the USA?) played in the controversial attack on the Nordstream gas pipeline. What role did Mark Rutte play in concealing this information and keeping the controversial President Zelensky out of harm's way? And isn't this yet another indication that it is totally irresponsible to put Mark Rutte in charge of NATO?! How can NATO member states trust such a man?! And how can the citizens of NATO member states still have confidence in NATO if it is going to be led by a completely unreliable person who has many controversial secret agendas and connections. STOP Mark Rutte from becoming Secretary General of NATO. The imminent appointment of Mark Rutte as Secretary General, confirms not only that NATO is ‘at war’ with the U.N. and International Law, but éven 'at war’ with the law abiding, taxpaying citizens of NATO-countries. Mark Rutte fully supports Netanyahu’s Genocide. He even asked the legal affairs ministry: "What can we say to make it look like Netanyahu is not committing war crimes?!". Mark Rutte now tries to seize power at NATO so that he can advance the interests of his extreme friends and allies and further transform NATO into a commercial institution whose sole purpose is to facilitate wars for major arms dealers and economies based on war industries. STOP Mark Rutte from becoming Secretary General of NATO. change.org/Stop_Mark_Rutte

12

⚓️ Enhancing the protection of our critical underwater infrastructure is crucial as it faces constant threats. This type of innovative solutions demonstrates how our deterrence and defense strategies must now extend from the seabed to outer space. Well done TNO! 👏👏👏

7

In this recent article published in De Groene Amsterdammer, Marijn Hoijtink, Linde Arentze, and The Nuhanovic Foundation’s board member Lauren Gould analyse the realities of algorithmic and autonomous warfare and its impact on civilian harm in Gaza and beyond. While proponents of algorithmic warfare have long argued that AI will increase the speed and precision in warfare while decreasing the number of civilian casualties, the authors’ analysis illustrates that this is far from the truth. By tracing the AI kill chain back from civilian harm to the military officers deploying and the military-industrial-commercial complex innovating AI-driven weapon systems, the authors untangle the increasingly complex lines of responsibility in contemporary algorithmic warfare. Read the full article in Dutch below, and click here to read a shorter English summary of the article: https://lnkd.in/esXHuZ8n

10

🌍 Europe at the Forefront of Defence: A New Chapter with Mark Rutte as Secretary-General of NATO 🇪🇺 As Mark Rutte steps into his new role, the debate around Europe's part in defense is more crucial than ever. His nomination signals a key moment to reflect on how Europe can navigate its evolving defense responsibilities within the Alliance. 🔍 The latest study by Iris Herbelot, featured by Fondation Robert Schuman, delves into the Europeanisation of defence issues. This comprehensive analysis examines the evolving role of Europe in global defence, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. For anyone interested in understanding the future of European defence and its role within NATO, this study is a must-read. 👉 Explore the full study here: https://lnkd.in/e57-TtN6 🇫🇷 https://lnkd.in/eh4GHDVT For anyone interested in understanding the future of European defense and its role within NATO, this study is a must-read. #NATO #Defense #EuropeanSecurity #IRISStudy #MarkRutte #Geopolitics #StrategicAutonomy

1

The sovereign contestation of the Malvinas/Falklands: A chronicle of Eras. Historical records, main combat actions and consequences of the Malvinas/Falklands War, summarized in 13 illustrated slides.

67

35 commentaren

Preparing Economies for Wartime Resilience Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer's call for businesses to adapt to a wartime scenario highlights the critical interplay between economic resilience and national security. As NATO observes increasing sabotage and geopolitical pressures, companies must recognize their strategic role in safeguarding essential services and supply chains. In a world where dependencies on rare earth materials and pharmaceuticals from nations like China are high, the importance of diversifying production and distribution cannot be overstated. Businesses must prioritize sustainable and secure operations to ensure that economies remain robust in times of crisis. What steps do you think industries can take to strengthen resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities in the face of global tensions? Read "Top NATO military official urges businesses to be prepared for ‘wartime scenario’" on SmartNews: https://lnkd.in/gUB2geZc

10

1 commentaar

Really great read! This gives a better picture of the WHOLE as well as providing information in regards to the challenges and issues being face. The whole aspect is how the Dutch system of government works....... and this is the best version I have read in laying it out so the reader can actually understand it. For those SOUTHCOM focused folks -- a Must read. "Beyond cocaine, other drug flows through the Dutch Caribbean include the importation of high-priced marijuana from Canada into the region through the Dutch Caribbean, as well as synthetic drugs from Europe, paid for by cocaine exported to Europe from the region." https://lnkd.in/eSNs-raH

2

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚-𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫 In this book, Bas Rietjens, together with colleagues at the Netherlands Defence Academy, researched the Russia-Ukraine war, exploring a multitude of facets and their interconnections: https://lnkd.in/eGe9_MF5

17

Last week I had the opportunity to demonstrate the importance of visual stimuli to the Belgian Army Staff.   In our military small arms training we've become accustomed to auditory “go signals”. This generally takes the form of an instructor standing behind you and giving a preparatory command such as “shooter ready, standby” and then a beep from a shot timer or perhaps different go commands such as threat, go, up, etc. With the current way of training, the shooter knows what is coming. He allready knows that on the "go" signal he has to engage a certain target(s) or zone and with a certain amount of rounds.   While this has become the norm, it isn't a great representation of real life. None of us have any illusions about entering a situation and making the decision to act or shoot because of a verbal or auditory command. The bad guys doesn't shout out “GO” or “Threat” to let us know we need to act. Even the amount of rounds to neutralize a threat isen't predetermined.   It makes sense that we have become accustomed to these go signals because we rely on shot timers to measure speed and as such, we are dependent on the shot timer's technology to give the shooter the signal to begin.   Research shows that auditory stimuli reaches the brain's cortex faster than visual stimuli suggesting that if you want the best times on your drills you are better off working from an auditory go signal like the standard beep on a shot timer. Also noteworthy, however, is that a soldier is able, through practice and repetition, to positively impact their reaction time. Sadly, working on and improving your reaction time to auditory stimuli does NOT have any positive impact on your reaction time to visual stimuli.   This means that all the effort most shooters put into improving their reaction time to an audible go signal such as a beep from a shot timer does little to nothing to increase the reaction time you will have in a real-life encounter in which you will likely only be provided with a visual go signal.   Put simply, if you want to increase your reaction time to visual stimuli you must practice reacting to visual stimuli.   Meanwhile we are looking into different technologies and ways to train with visual stimuli.

76

8 commentaren

#stopmarkruttenato Sign the Petition! Share the Petition! change.org/Stop_Mark_Rutte To all embassies and consulates in The Netherlands representing countries which are part of NATO. Thank you for allowing me to send you this letter. My name is Wouter Timmers (60) and I live in Amsterdam. Occasionally I show that I am an Active Voter and draw attention to important issues. For example, in 2003 in the media I challenged Wouter Bos, PvdA party leader and later Minister of Finance, to explain his support for America's terrible actions in Iraq. In a shady way he had converted Democratic votes agáinst the war in Iraq, into votes fór the war in Iraq. As an Active Voter I confronted him about his controversial support for the unlawful war and occupation. Me and the overwhelming majority of people on earth, are deeply concerned about what is happening in Gaza right now, especially with the Children! Those who suffer most from such absurd conflicts are always innocent Children. As if things aren't bad enough, the highly controversial Mark Rutte, Netanyahu's 'errand boy', is threatening to take control of NATO. Many have already warned about his questionable role in the Gaza issue, as it is clear that he will still side with his friend Netanyahu. Mark Rutte also maintains close ties with Netanyahu's Likud party through his VVD party colleague Mr. Brekelmans. When I drew attention to this, information about a meeting was immediately removed from the official(!) information page of the Dutch House of Representatives. Questions about this to House of Representatives chairman Martin Bosma (PVV) remained unanswered. It is also good to ask the question; How well does NATO still function? Is it still a defensive pact between countries with the aim of protecting people or is it becoming more and more a kind of meeting place for the arms trade; the more war, the more dead Children, the higher the profits. Nothing in the world right now is as lucrative as the slaughter of Children. The economy of the USA, for example, is extremely dependent on the arms trade. When the wars stop, the economy collapses. The USA therefore benefits from a NATO that facilitates wars. It is time for a new Secretary General at NATO who takes a broader view and doés care about children's lives.  So we absolutely do NOT want Mark Rutte as Secretary General of NATO! In the name of humanity and to protect the Children of this earth; I hereby ask you and all other NATO members to block Mark Rutte's arrogant, dangerous self-appointed leadership of NATO. Also on behave of the rapidly growing number of people who sign my petition. Many thanks to those who support this petition: https://lnkd.in/eaZSR7Pq Thank you very much for allowing me to share this with you. I wish success, joy and peace for your beautiful country and its special people, especially the Children. With warm regards, Wouter Timmers The Active Voter / De Actieve Kiezer, Amsterdam

56

1 commentaar

Numbers don't lie. Since the announcement of #OperationMagnus our team has observed quite a drastic drop in unique #RedLine and #Meta stealer infections. 📉 As our Vice President of #SpyCloudLabs, Trevor Hilligoss mentions this is a great win for the good guys and is just the sort of cybercrime disruption we want to see. To read more about these two legacy #infostealers and what organizations and users can do to combat this type of #malware and mitigate their risks from the stolen data, check out our recent blog on this topic: https://lnkd.in/ghiQrVWt

5

'Reuters) - Chinese spies have targeted the Dutch semiconductor, aerospace and maritime industries to try to strengthen China's armed forces, the Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said in its annual report published on Thursday. As part of an ongoing trend of Chinese political espionage against the Netherlands and its allies, China is investing heavily in the collection of western knowledge and technical capabilities, the agency said. "China wants to be independent from western knowledge and technology (and) wants to build a military that can match any other," the MIVD said. "To do so, it needs advanced technology it doesn't yet fully possess. It tries to get this abroad, using legal means such as research and investments, but also through its intelligence agencies."' https://lnkd.in/gxd6gN8e

111

6 commentaren