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Organizing the NATO Summit was quite a task for the 50,000 employees and volunteers involved. That’s why the Dutch Ministry of Defence decided it was time for a fitting thank-you gift. … read article
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Female Ukrainian soldiers. It’s a group that started small at the beginning of the war, but now consists of nearly 50,000 women. Initially, they mostly received uniforms … read article
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Every now and then, a news story appears about someone wearing a nazi uniform. It almost always leads to outrage and public debate. But is wearing a nazi uniform actually illegal? Or simply offensive? In this article, I … read article
The Netherlands Fractal Pattern will soon become the new camouflage of the Dutch military. From 2026 onwards, Dutch military personnel will receive their new combat clothing. The Royal Netherlands Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Royal … read article
Digital camouflage has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more countries are replacing traditional blotched patterns with pixel-based designs created by computer. The general belief is that this approach works better for soldiers. Yet the South … read article
In 2022, the Canadian military announced a switch to gender-neutral combat clothing. That decision has since proven ineffective. The debate has now shifted to new combat uniforms for women in the Canadian military, after it became clear … read article
Hugo Boss is now best known for its luxury fashion, but the Nazi past of Hugo Boss has received renewed attention in recent years. The company originally started as a supplier of German SS uniforms. A new academic … read article
The Swiss Guard has introduced a new uniform at the Vatican. But what exactly changed, and why was it needed? In this article, I’ll show you both uniforms and tell you all about them.
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