ocr: The Dutch military, which is part OfNATO,is currently undergoing major restructuring. By 2000,it will have been transformedfrom an organization focusing on an anti-Soviet defense role into a rapidly deployable, more exible military force. The plans include a 44% reduction in personnel and the abolition of compulsory military service. Most of the reforms affect the army, which willl be reduced from three to two divisions. The Netherlands has a large lefense industry, specializing in submarines, weapons systems and aircraft. The air force is equipped with US F-16s, which were partly developed wi ...
