Dutch F-16s, the fight against terrorist Islamic State in Iraq sharply increased in recent months. According to new figures RTL Nieuws has requested from the Ministry of Defence. Only the US and the UK are still active in Iraq
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Especially the last four months there have been many bombs fired at targets IS. During that time there has been talk of weapon 450 times bet against IS goals. In the first half fired the Dutch F-16s 350 times on goals of IS in Iraq. Within the last five weeks, the Dutch have fired about two hundred bombs and rockets.
According to Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis say the numbers are not everything, because of the different types of missions depends on whether there are many or few bombs rockets are fired. “It is the harsh reality that IS a stubborn opponent is,” said Hennis against RTL Nieuws.
At present, there are six Dutch F-16s operating in Iraq. On 1 October, it was four. There are always two machines ready in reserve.
An interview with BNR news radio is a former commander of the armed forces, Dick Berlijn, an explanation for the top three listing of Netherlands. “I think that’s because there are a number of things are well organized. We have good intelligence, because we are well into our international network. And Defense takes her job seriously. People are well prepared, are given proper training. Dutch pilots have over the years built up a good reputation and participated in many major operations. Big players trust us thus far important missions. “
The current generation of Dutch F-16′s are over Iraq well into. Above Syria is that according to Berlin different. “Does your opponent modern, complex air defense, then they are very outdated.” They can play only a modest role
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