Dutch Navy continues presence mission in the Indo-Pacific

Dutch frigate „De Ruyter“ departs for Indo-Pacific Deployment. Picture: Dutch MoD

Dutch Navy continues presence mission in the Indo-Pacific

18 March 2026

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The Dutch air defence and commando frigate HNLMS „De Ruyter“ will set sail for a five-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific in mid-April.

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Dutch frigate „De Ruyter“ departs for Indo-Pacific Deployment. Picture: Dutch MoD

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