In discussion with the State Secretary about defense plans for Leeuwarden Air Base
The Ministry of Defense is investigating the possibility of using Leeuwarden Air Base for extra F-35 flights as part of the National Program for Space for Defense.
On December 2nd, regional representative Abel Kooistra and aldermen Berber van Zandbergen (Municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel), Hein de Haan (Municipality of Leeuwarden), and Jan Dijkstra (Municipality of Waadhoeke) discussed this with State Secretary of Defense Gijs Tuinman. During this meeting, the Frisian administrators brought the interests, concerns, and wishes of the Frisian community to the attention of the State Secretary. The Ministry of Defense will provide clarity on the plans no later than Christmas.