Netherlands to provide Ukraine with drones worth €42.6 million

The Dutch Defense Ministry reports. 

The ministry noted that this purchase is the first step in implementing the plan for drones for Ukraine, which was announced by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during his visit to Ukraine. 

The drones in question are modern DeltaQuad drones. They are used to obtain information from the battlefield in real time, gather intelligence and conduct surveillance. The UAVs will be equipped with new technologies that will allow them to remain invisible, resist jamming and operate autonomously if they temporarily lose contact with the base.

“Ukraine desperately needs these drones for reconnaissance. Ukrainian troops must be able to see what the Russian aggressor is doing and planning on the battlefield. This will help Ukraine maintain its defense. A total of 400 million euros have been allocated for the implementation of the Drone Action Plan, of which more than 50% is from the Dutch industry. The procurement from DeltaQuad is part of these funds,” the Dutch Ministry of Defense emphasized. 

For security reasons, the number, type and delivery time of the drones are not disclosed. 
 

• On October 17, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said that the Netherlands would allocate 271 million euros for large-caliber artillery shells for Ukraine.