The mainstream perspective:

The mainstream perspective:
- The Netherlands' defense ministry has announced a plan to 'future-proof' the country's military.
- The plan includes buying more F-35 fighter jets and the return of a Dutch tank battalion.
- The plan aims to boost the country's defense budget to 24 billion euros per year.
- The budget increase is intended to exceed NATO's goal of 2% of GDP on defense.
- The increased budget is meant to address threats from eastern Europe to the Middle and Far East.