The Netherlands is rebuilding heavy mechanized combat power with additional modern CV90 infantry fighting vehicles and a wider package of engineering, bridging, support, and recovery systems, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced on October 26, 2026. The move signals a return to tracked armored warfare designed to keep Dutch forces fighting and moving through minefields, fortified defenses, damaged crossings, and other obstacles expected in a high-intensity conflict against a heavily equipped opponent. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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The Netherlands is expanding its CV90 infantry fighting vehicle fleet to rebuild tracked armored combat power and strengthen the Royal Netherlands Army for high-intensity mechanized warfare (Picture Source: Dutch MoD)