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Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

Government ministry
The Ministry of Defence is the Dutch ministry responsible for the armed forces of the Netherlands and veterans' affairs. The ministry was created in 1813 as the Ministry of War and in 1928 was combined with the Ministry of the Navy. Wikipedia
Department executives: Maarten Schurink, Secretary-General; General Onno Eichelsheim, Chief of the Defence
Annual budget: €21,4 billion (2024)
Employees: 41,380 active duty; 6,763 reserve forces; 3,000 paramilitary; 21,674 civilian staff
Formed: November 29, 1813; 210 years ago
Headquarters: Plein 4, The Hague, Netherlands
Minister responsible: Kajsa Ollongren, Minister of Defence