WILLEMSTAD – The Dutch Caribbean Navy has taken part in a joint military exercise with U.S. forces in the United States, focusing on urban and amphibious operations.
The training took place at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and brought together units from the Marine Squadron in Aruba, the Marine detachment St Maarten, and boat platoons from Aruba and Curaçao.
They trained alongside the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion as part of the exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior.
The exercise focused on operations in urban environments and amphibious scenarios, with troops working in small, specialized teams under a new operational concept emphasizing speed, flexibility, and precision.
A notable feature of the training was the extensive use of drone technology. For the first time, participants trained with first-person-view (FPV) drones, which are increasingly being used in modern combat situations against individual targets and groups.
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According to the Ministry of Defense, the exercise reflects evolving trends in warfare, where advanced technology plays an increasingly important role.
The joint training was aimed at strengthening international military cooperation and improving readiness for complex operations in diverse environments.
The Dutch government has found no evidence that Curaçao, Aruba, or Bonaire played any role in U.S. operations related to the conflict with Venezuela, according to a decision following a request under the Open Government Act (Woo).
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The request sought information on possible involvement of the islands in military operations, infrastructure use, and policy decisions linked to the tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
However, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations reported that an extensive search yielded no relevant documents.
According to the government, the so-called ABC islands are not involved in American military actions against Venezuela. Any information held by authorities regarding regional tensions relates primarily to anti-drug operations and falls outside the scope of the request.
Previous statements by Dutch officials have also emphasized that U.S. activities in the region are conducted independently and that facilities on Aruba and Curaçao are not used for military actions against Venezuela.
The outcome is notable given ongoing speculation about the strategic role of the islands, particularly due to the presence of U.S. cooperative security locations used for counter-narcotics missions in Curaçao and Aruba.
The Dutch government reiterated that its position on the tensions between Washington and Caracas has already been outlined in communications to the Dutch Parliament, and that the Woo request did not reveal any additional information regarding a direct role for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.
Despite the findings, the islands’ proximity to Venezuela and their role in regional security cooperation continue to place them at the center of geopolitical discussions, even as authorities stress that they are not involved in military operations.
Curaçao is set to expand its international aviation network following approval by the Kingdom Council of Ministers of a new air services agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on behalf of Curaçao, and the Sultanate of Oman.
The agreement establishes the framework under which airlines from both sides may operate flights to, from, and via each other’s territories.
It is based on a the so-called “open skies” model, meaning there will be minimal restrictions on the number of airlines or flights, allowing for maximum flexibility and commercial cooperation in the aviation sector.
According to the government, the agreement is aimed at boosting trade, tourism, and investments to partly replace run down European carriers from the Middle East.
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By liberalizing air traffic, the deal creates opportunities for new routes between Curaçao and the war-zones in the Middle East, although it remains unclear when or if direct flights will be launched.
Notably, the agreement applies exclusively to Curaçao and does not extend to the Netherlands, Aruba, or St. Maarten. This targeted approach is intended to strengthen Curaçao’s international position and connectivity.
The agreement will still need to go through advisory procedures and parliamentary approval. However, with the backing of the Dutch Council of Ministers, a significant step has been taken toward enhancing Curaçao’s global accessibility and economic prospects.
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