Il nuovo battaglione di carri armati arriva in base alla base in Germania
https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/04/11/nieuw-tankbataljon-krijgt-thuisbasis-in-duitsland
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Il nuovo battaglione di carri armati arriva in base alla base in Germania
https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/04/11/nieuw-tankbataljon-krijgt-thuisbasis-in-duitsland
di Sharp_Win_7989
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**English Translation**
The tank battalion to be established will be stationed in Bergen-Hohne, Germany. The Dutch and German defence ministries have agreed on this. Minister Ruben Brekelmans and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius signed a declaration of intent to this effect today in Brussels.
Stationing the tank battalion at the Niedersachsen barracks has several advantages. The main one is that Bergen-Hohne has enough space to realistically train with a tank battalion. There is no such training and shooting space in the Netherlands. Thus, Dutch soldiers train together with the Germans and are also trained together.
The Dutch tank battalion consists of 46 Leopard 2A8 type battle tanks. Also, each squadron, consisting of 14 battle tanks, will receive unstaffed systems. Depending on this innovation, the number of tanks may increase from 46 to 52.
Brekelmans emphasises the unique form of cooperation with Germany. ‘As a result, the Netherlands has retained important knowledge in fighting with and against tanks in recent years.’ He calls such international cooperation essential to effectively guarantee our security against increased threats in Europe.
**Infrastructure**
The Netherlands and Germany will now enter into detailed agreements. The infrastructure needed at the Niedersachsen barracks, for instance, still needs to be clarified. Think roads and accommodations for soldiers or warehouses.
The full tank battalion consists of some 500 soldiers. It is planned that the first soldiers of the new battalion will be able to work at the German barracks from 2027. By 2030, the battalion should be ready.
**Own tank capacity**
With the purchase of at least 46 Leopard tanks, the Dutch armed forces will have their own tank capacity again in a few years. Dutch MoD said goodbye to its tanks in 2011 due to budget cuts. Thanks to the German-Dutch military cooperation, Dutch soldiers still use tanks. This preserves the knowledge of tank operations. This is done through 414 Tank Battalion. This unit is also currently stationed in Bergen-Hohne.
Should its location be advertised?
Maybe state that it’s a dutch Bataillon in the title? I mean thats the only „special“ part of this announcement.
Whatever may be, welcome to germany 🙂 Thanks for helping at keeping us safe.
The integration between the Dutch and German military is exemplary and a real blueprint for a “European army”.
In fact, not only do Dutch-German brigades and commando structures exist, both countries actually choose their military equipment with mutual compatibility in mind.
We need more of this type of cooperation, more streamlined commando structures, more training together and fewer different military equipment.
More of these small steps towards a European army as the end goal. It’s the only way it is going to happen, in steps.
I didn’t even know they made armoured camping trailers.
Still can’t believe the Dutch sold all their leopard tanks, only to then lease and then eventually buy them again from Germany. The Dutch had hundreds of tanks, and now has less than 50.
Ah yes, tanks in their natural habitat.
Nothing new here, just expansion of what Dutch armed forces are already doing. At the moment with leased tanks but now they will purchase some outright.