The Ministry of Defence is indispensable in a world of turmoil. The Ministry protects all that we, as a nation, cherish. The Ministry fights for a world of freedom and security, because they believe that everyone has the right to live in such a world. This is their mission, and it’s also the reason that they participate in missions.
Many who choose to work for the Ministry of Defence do so because they want to make a difference for our country. It is a choice that has a real impact on us, on our families and on our friends. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defence will lay their lives on the line.
The Netherlands is the Ministry's base - thus, the Ministry will always defend our country. It is in our Kingdom’s interest that other countries are stable. That is why the Ministry works to secure peace, freedom and security both in the Netherlands and far beyond our borders. After all, our freedom begins with the freedom of others.
The armed forces take action when dialogue has reached its limits. The Ministry prefers to help to prevent war, conflict and injustice. Where possible, the Ministry does so without violence. But if necessary, the Ministry intervenes with due force. Because sometimes words need to be backed up by force. That means that the Ministry fights for freedom where turmoil reigns, and where it is peaceful, the Ministry keeps the peace. Where disasters occur, the Ministry offers help.
The Ministry of Defence cannot do this alone. The Ministry does their job shoulder to shoulder with allies within the Netherlands and abroad. The Ministry helps each other. Together, the Ministry carries out missions professionally, united by the same mission.
As long as war, turmoil, conflict, piracy and terror exist in the world, the armed forces are indispensable. Because if the Ministry doesn’t do it, who will?
Activities within Security Delta
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NWO Awards Funding to Projects Aimed at Collaboration Between Humans and (Semi-)Autonomous Systems
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HSD Advisory Board Welcomes Four New Members
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Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
![Announcement: Cybersecurity for Digital Resilience (KIC)](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/2310/image/iStock-943067460_720x480.jpg)
Announcement: Cybersecurity for Digital Resilience (KIC)
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Symposium Space, Data and Intelligence Explores Innovations for a Safer Netherlands
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Headquarters NATO Innovation Fund Settles in The Netherlands
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Military AI in Focus During REAIM Summit in the Hague
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ELSA Lab Defence for Responsible AI Usage Officially Launched
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The HSD Expert Round Table NIS2 & OT-security
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RVO's SBIR Enters Phase 2 with 5 Selected Winners
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Hackathon for Good 2022 Opens Call for Challenges
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Largest Cyber-Attack Exercise NATO Puts Systems Under Pressure
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Red Teaming will Become Standard at Dutch Government in 2025
![AI Peace Palace](/media/com_hsd/project/141/image/844_720x480.jpg)
AI Peace Palace
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Two ELSA Labs on 'Human-Centered AI for an Inclusive Society - Towards an Ecosystem of Trust'
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New Designers Winner of Hackathon for Good 2021
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Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
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NAIN-Consortium Publishes Report About State of Dutch Language Technologies
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Consortia Prepare for NWA Synergy Programma Call on AI at HSD Campus
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SBIR Call: €1.5 Million Available for Automated Vulnerability Research & Crypto Communication
![Open Source Data Diode](/media/com_hsd/project/99/image/Foto-Datadiode_720x480.jpg)
Open Source Data Diode
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The Netherlands’ National Growth Fund Awards the Dutch AI Coalition with 276 Million Euros to Accelerate the Opportunities of AI
![Data Science Initiative Recap](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1832/image/DCI-video_720x480.png)
Data Science Initiative Recap
![Strategische Kennis- en Innovatieagenda Defensie 2021-2025](/media/com_hsd/report/332/image/Schermafbeelding-2021-03-16-om-13-18-05_720x480.png)
Strategische Kennis- en Innovatieagenda Defensie 2021-2025
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NWO Call KIC Mission Data and Intelligence: Up to €3 Million per Project(Consortium)
![Open-Source Development in a Governmental Playing Field](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1724/image/Datadiode_720x480.jpg)
Open-Source Development in a Governmental Playing Field
![One Conference 2020: e-Magazine](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1707/image/One-Magazine_720x480.png)
One Conference 2020: e-Magazine
![Market Consultation “Open Source Cyber Product Development”](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1694/image/Marktconsultatie-Open-Source-2_720x480.jpg)
Market Consultation “Open Source Cyber Product Development”
![Opportunities For Cybersecurity Talent in Times of COVID-19](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1691/image/Cyber-man-met-hangslot-min-720x720_720x480.jpg)
Opportunities For Cybersecurity Talent in Times of COVID-19
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State Secretary Knops Visits HSD
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Tech Against Corona Initiative Offers Help to (Local) Government and Healthcare
![Help First Responders during Pandemic Situations together with NATO and Ministry of Defence](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1537/image/iStock-862545252_720x480.jpg)
Help First Responders during Pandemic Situations together with NATO and Ministry of Defence
![Tech Against Corona Initiative Kicks-Off](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1532/image/tech_720x480.jpg)
Tech Against Corona Initiative Kicks-Off
![HSD Partner Initiatives in Times of COVID-19](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1526/image/-6BF182CE-BA6F-4809-BD2A-7D2676EE831B-uitbraak-coronavirus_720x480.jpg)
HSD Partner Initiatives in Times of COVID-19
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Holland Pavilion at RSA Conference 2020 Presents the Dutch
![NWA Call: € 8.1 Million Available for Cybersecurity Research by Consortia](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1454/image/iStock-804979984-1-_720x480.jpg)
NWA Call: € 8.1 Million Available for Cybersecurity Research by Consortia
![Join the Odyssey Hackathon 2020!](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1444/image/Schermafbeelding-2019-12-20-om-13-15-45_720x480.png)
Join the Odyssey Hackathon 2020!
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Flight Safety Increased at all Air Bases in The Netherlands
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Doubling of Investments in Innovation to 4,9 Billion Euros
![Opportunities and Threats of New Technologies for Our Digital Economy](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1352/image/Panel-discussion-One-Conference_720x480.jpeg)
Opportunities and Threats of New Technologies for Our Digital Economy
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Calls: Purple Nectar 2020 (Ministry of Defence) and Shuttle PCP Project (NFI)
![WRR report emphasizes importance of preparation for digital disruption](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1343/image/prevention_720x480.jpg)
WRR report emphasizes importance of preparation for digital disruption
![Call for Papers NISA International Conference 2019 in The Hague](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1314/image/BigDataHSD-com_720x480.jpg)
Call for Papers NISA International Conference 2019 in The Hague
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"The Impact of an Open Source Data Diode is Enormous"
![DRIVER+ Project Conducts Another Successful Trial in The Hague](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1301/image/Driver-Trial-NL_720x480.jpg)
DRIVER+ Project Conducts Another Successful Trial in The Hague
![Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1283/image/Schermafbeelding-2019-05-20-om-16-34-56_720x480.png)
Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
![Call for participation: Mission Driven Innovation Policy](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1284/image/Cyber-Innovation_720x480.jpg)
Call for participation: Mission Driven Innovation Policy
![Dutch Cabinet Launches Mission Driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1274/image/mona-keijzer_720x480.jpg)
Dutch Cabinet Launches Mission Driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy
![Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1260/image/Schermafbeelding-2019-04-17-om-16-25-40_720x480.png)
Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018
![Ministry of Defence Procures Open Source Data Diode Demonstrator](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1248/image/Datadiode_720x480.jpg)
Ministry of Defence Procures Open Source Data Diode Demonstrator
![Join the Security Innovation Competition 2019! €200.000 Available For New Ideas](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1228/image/vic-2019_720x480.jpg)
Join the Security Innovation Competition 2019! €200.000 Available For New Ideas
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Missions As a Solution to Societal Challenges
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KVK Business Challenge Hi-tech: HTC parking & security - Electronic Checkpoint
![Special Offer for HSD Community to Attend TUS Expo Europe 2019](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1173/image/TUS-Expo-Unmanned-Systems-Rotterdam-2018-001-980x450_720x480.jpg)
Special Offer for HSD Community to Attend TUS Expo Europe 2019
![Consultative Session “Open Source Data Diode” Demonstrator with Ministry of Defence](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1174/image/Datadiode_720x480.jpg)
Consultative Session “Open Source Data Diode” Demonstrator with Ministry of Defence
![Ministry of Defence Increases Budget for Cyber Research](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1167/image/iStock-802320892_720x480.jpg)
Ministry of Defence Increases Budget for Cyber Research
![Visit Ministry of Defence](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1162/image/20181030-124553_720x480.jpg)
Visit Ministry of Defence
![Dutch Government Makes Extra Funding Available for Countering Cybercrime](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/1127/image/het-koffertje-met-de-miljoennota-2018-foto-valerie-kuypers-291168-800_720x480.jpg)
Dutch Government Makes Extra Funding Available for Countering Cybercrime
![Real Time Intelligence (RTI) Lab Programme](/media/com_hsd/project/87/image/RTI-lab-tekening_720x480.jpg)
Real Time Intelligence (RTI) Lab Programme
![Historical Day for European Defence](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/993/image/EU-PESCO-signing-foto-ANP-_720x480.png)
Historical Day for European Defence
![Terrorism Drill in Capital of the Netherlands](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/990/image/Bodycam_720x480.png)
Terrorism Drill in Capital of the Netherlands
![Results International Cybersecurity Summer School 2017](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/976/image/SummerSchool_720x480.jpg)
Results International Cybersecurity Summer School 2017
![Internet of Things Forensic Lab Started at HSD Campus](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/975/image/High-Security-week-IOT-LAB-11-oct-2017_720x480.jpg)
Internet of Things Forensic Lab Started at HSD Campus
![Satellite Observation for Innovative Security Solutions](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/967/image/20171004-142126-HDR_720x480.jpg)
Satellite Observation for Innovative Security Solutions
![Recap Cyber Security Week 2017](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/965/image/IMG-6987-3_720x480.jpg)
Recap Cyber Security Week 2017
![Dutch Firebrigade, Police and Ministry of Defence Sign Declaration to Cooperate in Training & Testing Deployment of Drones During Incidents](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/936/image/Drones_720x480.png)
Dutch Firebrigade, Police and Ministry of Defence Sign Declaration to Cooperate in Training & Testing Deployment of Drones During Incidents
![Talentscout during International Cyber Security Summer School](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/933/image/20170821-Groepsfoto-web_720x480.jpg)
Talentscout during International Cyber Security Summer School
![Defense Innovation Competition: €200,000 Available for Cyber Innovations](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/928/image/cyberdefence_720x480.jpg)
Defense Innovation Competition: €200,000 Available for Cyber Innovations
![Market Consultation for New Dutch Integrated Control Room System](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/927/image/06a_720x480.jpg)
Market Consultation for New Dutch Integrated Control Room System
![Security Innovation Competition 2017: Submit Before 4 September](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/886/image/still-full-hd-2_720x480.png)
Security Innovation Competition 2017: Submit Before 4 September
![European visit of Secure Societies for 'Group of 6' meeting](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/920/image/beeld-Fleur_720x480.jpg)
European visit of Secure Societies for 'Group of 6' meeting
![Cyber Security Week: Together we Secure the Future](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/904/image/hsd-cyber-security-week_720x480.jpg)
Cyber Security Week: Together we Secure the Future
![Registration Open: International Cyber Security Summer School 2017](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/903/image/Summer-school_720x480.png)
Registration Open: International Cyber Security Summer School 2017
![Dutch Scientific Council for Governmental Policy Urges to Establish a National Security Plan](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/881/image/wrr-foto_720x480.jpg)
Dutch Scientific Council for Governmental Policy Urges to Establish a National Security Plan
![Announced: 3rd International Cyber Security Summer School (by NATO, Europol, Ministry of Defence and HSD)](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/851/image/Summer-school_720x480.png)
Announced: 3rd International Cyber Security Summer School (by NATO, Europol, Ministry of Defence and HSD)
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Plan for Smarter Border Security Winner 'Security Innovation Competition 2016'
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Defence Innovation Competition: €200.000 for the Winner
![200,000 euros Available for Innovative Big Data Security Solutions](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/657/image/vic-2016_720x480.jpg)
200,000 euros Available for Innovative Big Data Security Solutions
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HSD Partner Thales Builds Cyber Range for Defence
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Introduction Guide Safely Digital Enterprising Released
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VIC 2015: The Five Finalists are Announced
![Notice: Security Innovation Competition for SMEs](/media/com_hsd/newsitem/174/image/Foto-Veiligheids-Innovatie-Competitie_720x480.jpg)
Notice: Security Innovation Competition for SMEs
![Expected soon: Second round of multi-million funding for scientific research in cyber security](/media/com_hsd//default_720x480.jpg)
Expected soon: Second round of multi-million funding for scientific research in cyber security
![3.2 Million Euro for Cyber Security Research](/media/com_hsd//default_720x480.jpg)
3.2 Million Euro for Cyber Security Research
![Newspaper FD about Cyber Security and HSD](/media/com_hsd//default_720x480.jpg)
Newspaper FD about Cyber Security and HSD
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