Generaal Onno Eichelsheim

Generaal Onno Eichelsheim

@CDS_Defensie

Officieel account van de Commandant der Strijdkrachten (CDS) | Official account of the Netherlands Chief of Defence (CHOD) | @Defensie

Den Haag https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/bestuursstaf/cds Joined 2021-04-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

10,230

Followers

317

Following

756

Tweets

85.2

Avg Engagement

63

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @CDS_Defensie's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2021-04-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Den Haag

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:500
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:60.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:25.0
  • Followers Analyzed:9,074

Engagement Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

De tweets krijgen gemiddeld 640 likes en 119 retweets, wat aangeeft dat de inhoud een beperkt maar actief publiek bereikt. De interactie is relatief laag, wat suggereert dat de tweets mogelijk gericht zijn op een specifieke doelgroep.

60.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

25.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

30,083

Total Likes

12,514

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

21

Median Likes

10

Median Retweets

87

75th Percentile

1,675

Top Tweet

8.33

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

44.2%

Original

14.4%

Replies

36.4%

Retweets

5.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

57.0%

With Links

37.0%

With #Tags

68.4%

With @Mentions

30.0%

With Emojis

211

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.33

Reply/Original Ratio

0.14

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

82.0%

Weekday Posts

18.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#nato (16) #wearenato (16) #oekraïne (14) #ig22 (13) #ukraine (8) #navo (8) #efp (6) #invictusgames (6) #samenwerking (5) #strongertogether (5)

Most Mentioned

@defensie (76) @kon_luchtmacht (33) @nato (32) @defensiemin (28) @kon_marine (26) @landmacht (25) @marechaussee (12) @vlbeindhoven (12) @korpsmariniers (11) @cds_defensie (11)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 221 (44%)
Replies 72 (14%)
Retweets 182 (36%)
Quote Tweets 25 (5%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 182 retweets (36% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 500 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,074 followers

De doelgroep bestaat uit burgers en andere belangstellenden die geïnteresseerd zijn in militair nieuws. De tweets richten zich ook op internationale partners zoals Polen, Litouwen en Oekraïne.

Average

Audience Quality

23.2%

Suspicion Index

28.6%

Low-Quality %

69

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

40.8%

Empty Bio

23.3%

<10 Tweets

15.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

82.5%

No URL

16.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

9,526,430

Total Potential Reach

69

Median Follower Reach

316

75th Percentile Reach

10.8%

>1K followers

1.6%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

59.9%

Creators

5,431 accounts

16.9%

Consumers

1,532 accounts

23.3%

Dormant

2,111 accounts

189

Verified Followers

2.08% of total

7.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Nederland (254) The Netherlands (178) Netherlands (134) Amsterdam (110) Amsterdam, Nederland (78) The Hague, The Netherlands (74) Den Haag, Nederland (70) Den Haag (66) Amsterdam, The Netherlands (52) Rotterdam (41)

189

Verified Followers

2.08% of total

1,082

Protected Accounts

11.92% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@astro_andre 445,977 Astronaut Space exploration, Science, Astronautics
@oryxspioenkop 425,725 Military Analyst North Korea, Songun, Armed Forces
@PieterOmtzigt 361,781 Politician Politics, Independence, Europe
@johnnjenga 277,839 Academic Politics, Memory, Research
@michaeldweiss 228,224 Journalist foreign affairs, terrorism, intelligence
@hugodejonge 191,437 Politician coronavirus, healthcare, politics
@Rijkswaterstaat 152,173 Government Agency safety, accessibility, sustainability
@rizzreed 147,277 Entrepreneur Business, Entrepreneurship, Music
@vvanwilgenburg 113,213 Journalist Kurds, Conflict Studies, Journalism
@BrynnTannehill 102,737 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

titel (244) persoonlijke (223) tweets (216) defensie (164) vader (146) dutch (131) security (130) netherlands (128) politiek (123) account (109)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nafo (24) #veteraan (11) #nato (9) #wearenato (8) #security (7) #bitcoin (7) #eu (7) #standwithukraine (6) #wearenafo (6) #marine (6)

5,375

Followers With Bio

3,699

Followers Without Bio

59.24%

% With Bio

40.76%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 500 analyzed

5,816

Combined Engagement

4,134

Total Likes

1,682

Total Retweets

1,163

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Militair Nieuws Internationale Samenwerking Wapenleveringen
Generaal Onno Eiche…
@CDS_Defensie

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence will provide #Ukraine with two #Patriot missile defense systems, including missiles. 🇺🇦 The Patriot is an advanced air defense system, effective against helicopters, manned and unmanned aircraft, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. https://

2023-01-20
Retweets: 217 Likes: 1,458 Engagement: 1,675
Generaal Onno Eiche…
@CDS_Defensie

Meer dan 1.200 voertuigen van de @USArmy komen deze weken aan land in #Vlissingen. 🇺🇸 Het materieel heeft Polen en Litouwen als bestemming. Een enorme operatie, die op professionele wijze wordt ondersteund door mensen en eenheden vanuit heel @Defensie. 💪 https://t.co/dzezePJ0nw h

2023-01-11
Retweets: 180 Likes: 1,056 Engagement: 1,236
Generaal Onno Eiche…
@CDS_Defensie

Burgers hebben recht om te demonstreren. Echter oud-militairen in uniform als barricade tussen demonstranten en politie gaat mij te ver en dergelijk optreden keur ik als militair af. De politie is verantwoordelijk voor ordehandhaving. https://t.co/SZyLF0Y7rW

2022-01-24
Retweets: 166 Likes: 913 Engagement: 1,079
Generaal Onno Eiche…
@CDS_Defensie

RT @NATO: Russia’s efforts to break the resolve of the brave people of Ukraine are failing. One year on, Ukrainians are fighting valiantly…

2023-02-24
Retweets: 1,036 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,036
Generaal Onno Eiche…
@CDS_Defensie

Defensie zal twee #Patriot-lanceerinstallaties en de bijbehorende raketten aan #Oekraïne leveren. 🇺🇦 De Patriot kan helikopters, bemande en onbemande vliegtuigen, ballistische raketten en kruisraketten uitschakelen. 👉 https://t.co/8SI7hyB72H https://t.co/d1Ba7wG5Bb

2023-01-20
Retweets: 83 Likes: 707 Engagement: 790

Key Insights & Takeaways

De tweets bevatten veel informatie over internationale militaire samenwerking en het transport van materieel. Het account gebruikt hashtags om de bereikbaarheid te vergroten en de inhoud te categoriseren. De tweets tonen een duidelijke focus op Oekraïne en de levering van wapens en beschermingssystemen.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 10,230
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @CDS_Defensie reveals an growing Twitter presence with 10,230 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 85.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025