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Dutch navy
Coverage of Dutch navy in the Nexus archive.
- China says it drove away Dutch warship near disputed Paracel Islands
China's military accused the Dutch navy of triggering a 'miscalculation' after using electronic interference to drive away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the disputed Paracel Islands (Xisha Islands). The PLA Southern Theatre Command claimed the Dutch ship 'illegally intruded' into Chinese-claimed waters.
- Opsec oopsie: Dutch navy frigate location outed by mailing it a Bluetooth tracker
The Dutch navy experienced an operational security breach when journalists tracked one of its frigates using a €5 Bluetooth tracker, exposing a significant vulnerability in their security protocols. The incident highlights how easily accessible technology can undermine military secrecy.