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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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You have probably noticed the stripes on a pilot uniform. On the shoulders and sleeves, you can see 1, 2, 3 or even 4 stripes. These are not decorative: they indicate a pilot’s rank and level of responsibility. … read article
Recycling old military uniforms is not as simple as it may seem. You have to deal with different types of fabrics, emblems and security risks. After all, you don’t want them to end up in the wrong hands. … read article
The Danish military uniform is being renewed once again. With this decision, Denmark is moving away from part of the joint Nordic Combat Uniform project developed together with Finland, Norway and Sweden. Why has the country chosen another … read article
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