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Royal Sisters Enlist, Boost Dutch Reserves to 20,000 Goal

4/30/2026

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Queen Maxima and Princess Amalia’s enlistment as volunteer reservists has sparked a surge in recruitment.
The 10th Infantry Battalion Guard Security Corps National Reserve held a weekend training exercise.
Defense State Secretary Derk Boswijk said the reserve force numbers about 9,000 and aims for 20,000 by 2030.
The Netherlands plans to expand its armed forces to 120,000 by 2035.
Reservists commit 300 hours to protect infrastructure and guard NATO summits.

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Queen Maxima and Princess Amalia’s enlistment as volunteer reservists has sparked a surge in recruitment.
The 10th Infantry Battalion Guard Security Corps National Reserve held a weekend training exercise.
Defense State Secretary Derk Boswijk said the reserve force numbers about 9,000 and aims for 20,000 by 2030.
The Netherlands plans to expand its armed forces to 120,000 by 2035.
Reservists commit 300 hours to protect infrastructure and guard NATO summits.