Military exercises
Royal Netherlands Air Force Exercise
On Monday, September 7, 2026, the annual Falcon Leap exercise will begin at Eindhoven Air Base. This exercise will run through September 18, 2026.
The focus of this exercise is on dropping cargo and paratroopers over various drop zones. To carry this out, the Air Force, together with foreign units, is flying transport aircraft (at low altitude) over a large part of the Netherlands.
Learn more
- This video, , explains what this exercise involves in three minutes.
- For more information, visit www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/falcon-leap (link active starting September 7)
Military Exercise, November 9, 2026
On November 9, 2026, a military exercise will take place in Son en Breugel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The exercise is being conducted as part of the education and training program for members of the Ministry of Defense. In practical terms, this means that the service members will carry out missions both by boat and on foot.
Would you like to file a complaint if you are being disturbed by military training exercises? Or would you like to report damage? You can do so via “Complaint about military training exercises in your area” | Defensie.nl
Military Exercise, November 18, 2026
On November 18, 2026, a military exercise will take place in Son en Breugel.
The exercise is being conducted as part of the education and training program for members of the Dutch Armed Forces. In practical terms, this means that the service members carry out missions by boat and on foot. These activities take place during the day, in the evening, and at night.
Would you like to file a complaint if you are being disturbed by military training exercises? Or would you like to report damage? You can do so via “Complaint about military training exercises in your area” | Defensie.nl