The Netherlands allocate Ukraine 500 million euros for the development of drones

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The Netherlands said they would allocate 500 million euros for a project for the production of drones for Ukraine so that it can continue to fight against Russian aggression.

Source: The Netherlands Ministry of Defense« European Truth »

Details: 500 million euros are part of a 2 billion euro accelerated funding package that the Netherlands decided to allocate in 2025, the Dutch Ministry noted.

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This was announced, in particular, by Defense Minister Ruben Bracelmans and State Secretary of Defense Geis Tuinman as part of a visit to Ukraine.

« It was important to declare that we are giving Ukraine accelerated support of 2 billion euros, which includes a project for the creation of drones with a volume of 500 million euros. These drones will be of great importance on the battlefield and will literally save life, » – quotes the Ministry of Defense Minister Brecels.

The Minister noted that this support will help to strengthen Ukraine’s position at the forefront and at the table.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov after meeting with Bracelmans in Kiev reported that the Netherlands additionally allocated 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine, of which Much will be directed To provide security assistance to Ukraine in 2025.

Umerov reported that the Netherlands was supported by the Drone Line project and investing in Ukrainian production, but did not voice the amount of investments.

In turn in March, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schovoff told About the Investment Package for 700 million euros for the production of drones that are partially aimed at the Ukrainian defense industry.