Military training exercise to take place next week: what residents need to know
Residents may notice increased military activity in their area from 8 to 9 April as the Royal Netherlands Army conducts a training exercise. While the drills are routine, locals should report any damage or complaints via the Ministry of Defence’s claims portal.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8–9 April 2026 |
| Time | Day, evening, and night |
| Activities | Reconnaissance and security tasks |
| Participants | Soldiers of the Royal Netherlands Army |
| Reporting damage/complaints | Defence.nl claims portal |
| Required details for claims | Licence plate, date, time, location, type of damage |
The Ministry of Defence regularly conducts military exercises to ensure operational readiness and training for armed forces personnel. These exercises are planned in coordination with local authorities to minimize disruption while maintaining national security preparedness.
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Planned military exercise from 8 to 9 April
A military exercise will take place within our municipality from 8 to 9 April. The exercise is part of the training programme for soldiers of the Royal Netherlands Army. In practical terms, this means that the soldiers will carry out various reconnaissance and security tasks on foot and in vehicles. These activities will take place during the day, in the evening and at night.
If, by any chance, you have a complaint or notice of damage, we kindly ask you to select the relevant section on the following website: www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/klachten-en-schadeclaims |If the soldiers taking part in the exercise cause any damage, we ask you to report this damage via the same website. Please include specific details such as the vehicle's licence plate, date and time, location and type of damage. The Claims Section of the Ministry of Defence will investigate the damage further and, if applicable, provide compensation.