Defence had to cut already in 2011

The Minister already economized 200 million euros on defense, in 2011. Especially by postponing investments in equipment and buildings.

This gave the NH-90 helicopter project and the new infantry fighting vehicle less money. A new barracks in Weert was never completed.

It also saved on staff. New civilian personnel were no longer accepted and on military jobs, critical examinations were done to assess if fulfillment was really necessary. These measures stimulated the impetus for the creation of militias. Even after 2011 there was sharply economized on Defense. In 2018 a structural savings of 635 million euros had to be realized.

Source: ONS

http://nos.nl/artikel/195559-defensie-moet-in-2011-al-bezuinigen.html

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