Onno Eichelsheim
General Onno Eichelsheim is the Chief of Defence of the Netherlands, responsible for overseeing the country's military readiness and strategic planning. In recent reports, he emphasized the need for the Dutch armed forces to enhance their preparedness for rapid deployment in response to potential threats, particularly from Russia. He issued directives to over 76,000 military and civilian personnel, urging them to verify their personal readiness and engage in increased training exercises. Eichelsheim's leadership reflects the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Netherlands' commitment to maintaining a strong defense posture.
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Commander of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands General Onno Eichelsheim noted that AI technologies are already actively used in real military conflicts.
На безпековому форумі в Сінгапурі ШІ назвали небезпечнішим за ядерну зброю
Ukraine· 2026-05-31
Onno Eichelsheim is the Chief of the Dutch Air Force who warned about the limitations of supplying systems to Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'
Croatia· 2025-05-26
Onno Eichelsheim is the Chief of the Dutch Air Force who warned about the limitations of supplying systems to Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'Croatia· 2025-05-26Onno Eichelsheim is the Chief of the Dutch Air Force who warned about the limitations of pilot availability in Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Čeka se prijelomni dogovor Ukrajinaca i Šveđana. Otkriveni i detalji, u NATO-u skeptični: 'Molimo vas, pričekajte!'Croatia· 2025-05-26General Onno Eichelsheim, the highest-ranking officer in the Dutch army, called on his personnel to prepare for potential military operations.
Le chef de l’armée des Pays-Bas surprend en appelant son personnel à se préparer « aussi vite que possible »
France· 2025-04-12
Onno Eichelsheim stated that Dutch troops must accelerate their readiness for possible deployment.
Нідерландським військам наказали бути готовими до швидкого розгортанняUkraine· 2025-04-10