A Dutch court has annulled the Defense Ministry’s permit for military exercises on Vlieland, citing concerns over environmental impacts. The ruling came after environmental groups, including the Waddenvereniging and Natuurmonumenten, raised alarms about the effects of modern military equipment, such as the F-35 jet, on local wildlife. The court found the government’s justification inadequate, leading to calls for a comprehensive evaluation of the permit, balancing defense needs and environmental protection.