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March 20, 2024 - Dutch providing Ukraine with F-16 ammunition, drones, minister says - KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with 350 million euros for F-16 fighter jet ammunition and advanced reconnaissance drones, Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced in Kyiv on Wednesday. Read more
April 23, 2024 - Netherlands to Provide $224M to Bolster Ukrainian Air Defense - The Netherlands has announced a donation of 210 million euros ($224 million) to bolster Ukraine’s air defense against Russian attacks. A total of 150 million euros ($160 million) will be invested in a German-led air defense initiative, while the rest will be used to purchase short-range air defense equipment to combat drones. Read more
April 22, 2024 - Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Dutch, Belgian ASW Frigates - Kongsberg has been chosen by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval to supply controllable pitch propeller systems for four anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates. The Norwegian company will provide the parts alongside associated equipment such as blades, hubs, hubcaps, and shaft lines for the Netherlands and Belgium’s upcoming ASW fleet. Read more
April 19, 2024 - Netherlands Buys Seven More Mobile Radars From Thales - Thales has signed an agreement to supply seven additional Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission/Compact (GM200 MM/C) mobile radars to the Royal Netherlands Army. The contract includes an option to add two more units to the order. Read more
April 19, 2024 - More Dutch F-16s Arrive in Romania for Ukrainian Pilot Training - The Netherlands has delivered three more F-16 Fighting Falcons to Bucharest as part of a multinational flight training cooperation for Ukrainian pilots in Romania. The mission supports allied forces in preparing Kyiv’s aircrews as they transition from Soviet-era aircraft to F-16s amid Russia’s invasion. Read more
April 15, 2024 - Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine - The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with €4 billion (US $4.25 billion) in military aid in the 2024-2026 period, the Dutch government said in a spring budget update on April 15. Defense leaders will also structurally increase defense spending by €500 million per year from 2028 to invest in air defense and ammunition stocks. Read more
April 05, 2024 - Air defense, tanks top Dutch military's wish list - Dutch top military leaders have a wish list for the next government: air defense, tanks and more military police.
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