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+31 70 318 8188

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2511 CR The Hague

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?

Ministry of Defence

Activities within Security Delta

Join the RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco and be part of NL Pavillion

EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2025

Defensie Cyberstrategie 2025

Join the EUDIS Defence Hackathon on 17-19 October 2025!

Innovators Take Center Stage at ‘Innovations in the Spotlight: Cybersecurity in the OT’

A New Collaborative Model for the National Crypto Strategy

Recap Pre-NATO Summit event: Securing The Future in The Hague

LiveDrop Raises $2.5 Million to Scale Secure Offline Data Transfer Technology

South Holland Innovative Companies Gain Access to Defence Through Regional Cooperation

Launch Defport: Towards Acceleration Innovation & Faster Production of Military Equipment

Open Call for Quantum Challenges Issued by Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence to Host Market Consultation Framework Agreement Universities

Defense Invests €100 Million in SecFund to Increase Innovative Power of Dutch Startups

New HSD Partner RAND Europe Opens Office in The Netherlands

NWO Awards Funding to Projects Aimed at Collaboration Between Humans and (Semi-)Autonomous Systems

HSD Advisory Board Welcomes Four New Members

KPN Capture the Flag Challenge

KPN NLSecure[ID]

Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

Announcement: Cybersecurity for Digital Resilience (KIC)

Symposium Space, Data and Intelligence Explores Innovations for a Safer Netherlands

Headquarters NATO Innovation Fund Settles in The Netherlands

Military AI in Focus During REAIM Summit in the Hague

ELSA Lab Defence for Responsible AI Usage Officially Launched

The HSD Expert Round Table NIS2 & OT-security

RVO's SBIR Enters Phase 2 with 5 Selected Winners

Sessie Samenwerken en Innoveren met Ministerie van Defensie

Hackathon for Good 2022 Opens Call for Challenges

Largest Cyber-Attack Exercise NATO Puts Systems Under Pressure

Red Teaming will Become Standard at Dutch Government in 2025

AI Peace Palace

Two ELSA Labs on 'Human-Centered AI for an Inclusive Society - Towards an Ecosystem of Trust'

New Designers Winner of Hackathon for Good 2021

Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

NAIN-Consortium Publishes Report About State of Dutch Language Technologies

BTG Business Event – Beyond Connected Impact en uitreiking BTG Awards

Consortia Prepare for NWA Synergy Programma Call on AI at HSD Campus

SBIR Call: €1.5 Million Available for Automated Vulnerability Research & Crypto Communication

Open Source Data Diode

The Netherlands’ National Growth Fund Awards the Dutch AI Coalition with 276 Million Euros to Accelerate the Opportunities of AI

Operatie Volt

Data Science Initiative Recap

Strategische Kennis- en Innovatieagenda Defensie 2021-2025

NWO Call KIC Mission Data and Intelligence: Up to €3 Million per Project(Consortium)

#INNOvember

Open-Source Development in a Governmental Playing Field

One Conference 2020: e-Magazine

Market Consultation “Open Source Cyber Product Development”

Opportunities For Cybersecurity Talent in Times of COVID-19

State Secretary Knops Visits HSD

Digitaal: Informatiegestuurd optreden Defensie en Nat Politie

Resilience and Adaptivity in Professional Education to Prepare for a Changing Security Environment - Cancelled due to Corona

Tech Against Corona Initiative Offers Help to (Local) Government and Healthcare

Help First Responders during Pandemic Situations together with NATO and Ministry of Defence

Tech Against Corona Initiative Kicks-Off

HSD Partner Initiatives in Times of COVID-19

Holland Pavilion at RSA Conference 2020 Presents the Dutch

NWA Call: € 8.1 Million Available for Cybersecurity Research by Consortia

Join the Odyssey Hackathon 2020!

Flight Safety Increased at all Air Bases in The Netherlands

Doubling of Investments in Innovation to 4,9 Billion Euros

Opportunities and Threats of New Technologies for Our Digital Economy

Calls: Purple Nectar 2020 (Ministry of Defence) and Shuttle PCP Project (NFI)

WRR report emphasizes importance of preparation for digital disruption

HSD Café Data Diodes

Call for Papers NISA International Conference 2019 in The Hague

"The Impact of an Open Source Data Diode is Enormous"

DRIVER+ Project Conducts Another Successful Trial in The Hague

Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

Call for participation: Mission Driven Innovation Policy

Dutch Cabinet Launches Mission Driven Top Sectors and Innovation Policy

Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018

Ministry of Defence Procures Open Source Data Diode Demonstrator

Voorlichtingsbijeenkomst Veiligheids Innovatie Competitie 2019:

Join the Security Innovation Competition 2019! €200.000 Available For New Ideas

Security Battle

Missions As a Solution to Societal Challenges

KVK Business Challenge Hi-tech: HTC parking & security - Electronic Checkpoint