Upcoming military exercises in Eijsden-Margraten: what residents need to know
Residents of Eijsden-Margraten should prepare for increased military activity in May and June. The Royal Netherlands Army will conduct exercises, including vehicle movements and night operations, though no live ammunition will be used. Report any damage via the Ministry of Defence’s complaints portal.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg |
| Exercise Dates | May 4–8, 2026 and June 23–25, 2026 |
| Activities | Vehicle movements, foot patrols, day/evening/night operations |
| Ammunition Use | None (no practice ammunition) |
| Complaints/Damage Report | Defence Complaints Portal |
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the training and preparedness of military personnel in the Netherlands. These exercises are part of routine operations to ensure the Royal Netherlands Army remains effective in its duties, including national security and crisis response.
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Military exercises in Eijsden-Margraten
Military personnel from the Royal Netherlands Army regularly conduct exercises in our region. The upcoming exercises are listed on this page.
- From May 4 to May 8, 2026, a military exercise will take place in our region. The exercise is part of a training program for military personnel of the Royal Netherlands Army.
From June 23 to June 25, a military exercise will be held in our region. The exercise is conducted as part of training for military personnel of the Ministry of Defence. In practical terms, this means that the military personnel will carry out assignments using vehicles and on foot. These activities will take place during the day, in the evening, and at night.
The military personnel will frequently use vehicles, but no (practice) ammunition.
Do you have a complaint or report? We kindly request you to select the relevant section on the following website: https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/klachten-en-schadeclaims If the military exercise causes any damage, you can report it via the same website. Please include specific details such as the vehicle's license plate, date and time, location, and type of damage.