Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has announced that the country will provide Ukraine with another €175 million military aid package, including radar systems, self-driving cars and drones, as well as contracts with Ukrainian companies to produce 600,000 drones.
“Russia’s brutal air strikes underscore the importance of our support for Ukraine. We have signed contracts with Ukrainian companies to produce 600,000 drones. I am also announcing a new aid package worth 175 million euros, which includes radar systems, self-driving cars and drones,” he wrote on social media site X on Tuesday.
Later, the Ministry of Defense’s website provided detailed information on the contents of the aid package.
“The Netherlands is giving Ukraine 100 additional radars to detect drones. Also, vehicles will be delivered to the country to transport the wounded. In addition, the Netherlands is allocating additional funds to support drones. The total amount of the aid package is approximately 175 million euros,” the statement said.
According to the ministry, this is in addition to the contracts recently signed with the “Ukrainian industry” for the production of drones worth EUR 500 million.
In early June, it was reported that Brekelmans announced a new support package worth EUR400 million at a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s defense. According to the minister, the package includes more than 50 maritime drones and will include weapons systems, sensors, spare parts, and training.
