Buitenland

Security of Dutch army, barracks, as leaky as a sieve

17-05-2023 11:45

Dienstplicht
Nederlandse dienstplichtigen in 1974. Foto: Nationaal Archief.

The security of military objects of defense rattles on all sides. For example, the security of barracks is substandard, tests a study by the Court of Audit.

The Court tested eight different military bases and objects like aircraft for security. In half the cases, it was possible to climb over the fence or walk through entry gates while military personnel did not ask questions about visitors on the grounds.

Deficiencies

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The Court concludes “organizational, architectural and electronic deficiencies” and stresses that “precisely in time of war with Ukraine, increased vigilance should apply.”