British News Agency

Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius issued a statement on preparations for the modern battlefield.

Yesilgöz-Zegerius said the defense forces need to be able to conduct faster and more realistic exercises for the modern battlefield.

Pointing to exercises held at the 't Harde Artillery Firing Range in the Netherlands, Yesilgöz-Zegerius said existing rules sometimes hinder military personnel in carrying out their work.

Yesilgöz-Zegerius said a Defense Preparedness Act is therefore needed, stressing that the country’s security requires armed forces that are ready for action.