The Netherlands is contributing 100 additional drone detection radars to Ukraine.
Vehicles for transporting casualties are likewise being sent out to the country.
The Netherlands is investing additional cash in drone support.This is a support bundle amounting to approximately 175 million.
This remains in addition to agreements that have been signed with Ukrainian industry these days to produce 500 million worth of drones.
Minister Ruben Brekelmans revealed this prior to the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague.Ukraine will receive 100 drone detection radars.
These systems are able to detect drones and then pass this information on to air defense systems that can neutralize the drones.
The delivery of the detection radars ought to be finished by the end of the year.Also, 20 Ermine casevac (partly) unmanned cars will go to Ukraine.
The country can utilize these modular systems to leave wounded people.
The Netherlands is making an extra 80 million readily available for drones.
This support is provided by means of the international drone union.
The Netherlands previously revealed that it would invest 20 million in this.
The new assistance package remains in addition tothe 400 million bundle for maritime security that was recently announced.In addition, the Netherlands has signed agreements with Ukrainian industry nowadays for the production of 600,000 drones.
This worries a package of 500 million for drones that Ukraine urgently requires on the cutting edge.
This so-called Drone Line Initiative adds to Russia not having the ability to break through.Daily Russian Air RaidsThe relentless Russian airstrikes reveal daily that air defense is actually a matter of life and death for Ukraine.
That is why it is so crucial that we can supply the drone detection radars.
In addition, it is an important step that we have actually signed large production contracts with the Ukrainian drone market and are also increasing our support by another 80 million.
Drones and unmanned systems are the brand-new spearhead in our support for Ukraine.Respect and Awe for the Ukrainian PeopleThe minister included that the Netherlands will continue its support for Ukraine unabated.For 3.5 years, the steadfast Ukrainian troops have actually been battling on the front against Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian soldiers are supported by a tremendously unfaltering and resilient population.
I have amazing respect for this.
In addition to enhancing our own militaries, support for Ukraine is the best method to stop the harsh Russian expansionist drive.
We for that reason stay unfaltering in our support for Ukraine.Source: Netherlands Ministry of Defence