A trusted partner in defence and security

Berenschot is one of the Netherlands' leading independent management consultancies, with over 85 years of experience advising public and private sector organisations on strategy, organisational design, human capital, digitisation, and supply chain. With 500+ professionals and an international presence, Berenschot turns complex challenges into practical solutions.

In defence and security, Berenschot holds a recognised position as a strategic adviser to the Dutch national government. Commissioned by the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Defence, Berenschot recently conducted the landmark research into the Dutch Defence Technological and Industrial Base (NLDTIB), directly informing national policy and industrial strategy. Our advisory work spans defence industrial strategy, supply chain resilience, critical dependencies, procurement optimisation, and crisis management — further strengthened in 2026 through the acquisition of COT, the Institute for Safety and Crisis Management.

As European defence budgets expand and industrial scaling becomes urgent, Berenschot bridges government and industry with independent, evidence-based counsel — offering a unique combination of policy proximity, strategic depth, and hands-on implementation capability.

On behalf of the Netherlands embassies in the Baltic countries, Berenschot is currently conducting a market study into opportunities for the Dutch defence industry in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia — supporting Dutch companies in identifying and accessing one of Europe's most strategically significant and fastest-growing defence markets. Come meet us—we appreciate your insights!