Defence
More money for defense? 'Step by step, Russia is getting closer, be prepared'
AD reporter Raymond Boere and Rotterdams Dagblad journalist Peter Groenendijk discuss the need for increased defense funding in the podcast 'Praat mee met AD'. They highlight that over half of the Dutch army's 22 weapon systems are not fully operational due to personnel shortages and increased usage following the war in Ukraine. Groenendijk warns that Russia is approaching gradually and questions whether the Netherlands is adequately prepared, citing complaints about noise during military exercises in Rotterdam as evidence of insufficient readiness.
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