Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
13 Light Armoured Brigade completes integration between Dutch combat brigades and German divisions
At Schloß Veitshöchheim in the German federal state of Bavaria, the Oirschot-based brigade’s unit flag was handed over to symbolise the integration. The merger means that every Royal Netherlands Army combat brigade is now combined with a German division.
Benefits
The integration delivers various benefits. Joint training and exercises become easier, and materiel can be acquired jointly. And equally importantly, when on deployment the soldiers of the two armies will already be used to working together. It is important to note that the Netherlands remains in control of the decision whether and where to deploy its military forces
13 Light Armoured Brigade completes integration between Dutch combat brigades and German divisions
At Schloß Veitshöchheim in the German federal state of Bavaria, the Oirschot-based brigade’s unit flag was handed over to symbolise the integration. The merger means that every Royal Netherlands Army combat brigade is now combined with a German division.
Benefits
The integration delivers various benefits. Joint training and exercises become easier, and materiel can be acquired jointly. And equally importantly, when on deployment the soldiers of the two armies will already be used to working together. It is important to note that the Netherlands remains in control of the decision whether and where to deploy its military forces
