Faced with budget restrictions amid broadening mission requirements, the Netherlands military is adopting new tacks as it sets sail into a strong network-centric future. Its already sophisticated systems are being modernized to meet a growing international mission set that relies heavily on interoperability in joint and coalition operations. The reach of existing systems is being extended to connect with more users and offer greater networking capabilities. Previously separate domestic and theater networks are being consolidated. And, information architecture changes are under consideration as the Dutch military deals with the likelihood of greater data flow at all levels of military operations. These changes are the focal point of efforts to speed innovation to the user.
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