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Netherlands Accelerates Defence Spending on Drones and Cyber Capabilities

The Dutch Defence Ministry has fast-tracked procurement of surveillance drones and cyber defence systems as part of a broader military modernisation programme aligned with the country's commitment to exceed NATO's defence spending target.
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