Contents tagged with The Netherlands
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The Netherlands commits €500 million for Ukraine's drone development
The Netherlands has announced a significant €500 million support for Ukraine, targeting the development of drones. Dutch Minister Ruben Brekelmans and State Secretary Guus Teunmann revealed the initiative during their recent visit to Ukraine.
According to the Dutch Ministry of Defense, a total of €500 million will be allocated to fund this extensive drone project in support of Ukraine as of Monday, March 31.
Additionally, the ministry announced a comprehensive package totaling €2 billion in …
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Russian engineer detained in the Netherlands for industrial espionage
A 43-year-old Russian native and employee of the microchip manufacturing company NXP, Herman A., has been apprehended in the Netherlands on charges of industrial espionage, reported local media outlets The Insider has uncovered that the individual in question is Russian engineer Herman Aksenov. At various times, Aksenov worked for Dutch companies ASML and Mapper. Investigators allege that for several years, he stole critical company documents, such as microchip operation manuals, and supplied …
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The Netherlands delivers three Patriot systems to Ukraine
Ruben Brekelmans, the Dutch Defense Minister, has confirmed via a post on X that the Netherlands has provided Ukraine with three Patriot surface-to-air missile systems.
"With the persistent air raids, Ukrainians face a harsh winter ahead. That's why we have delivered three Patriot systems to them," Brekelmans stated, without specifying the exact timing of these deliveries.
Previously, in October, Brekelmans indicated that Amsterdam had shipped the first batch of F-16 fighter jets promised to …
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Dutch Chief of Defense cautions against premature delivery of Swedish Gripen jets to Ukraine amid pilot shortages
Dutch Chief of Defense, General Onno Eichelsheim, has advised Western allies to be cautious in supplying Ukraine with "too many systems," citing a shortage of pilots in Ukraine's air force.
Sweden has shown willingness to send its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. However, several Western allies, including the Netherlands, deem this move premature. Eichelsheim suggests that Ukraine should prioritize mastering the already-delivered F-16s, according to Breaking Defense.
While Sweden …
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Dutch Defense Minister confirms North Korean troops deployment to Russia
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has confirmed that North Korea is sending troops to Russia to support its ongoing military operations in Ukraine. Initial deployments are expected in the Kursk region before they potentially move to other frontlines, reports NOS.
According to Brekelmans, at least 1,500 North Korean soldiers, primarily from special units, have already arrived in Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine is now not only battling Russia but also North Korea, urging the West to …
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Dutch Defense Minister approves Ukraine's use of F-16s for strikes in Russian territory
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that Ukraine has the green light to employ F-16 fighter jets to strike military targets within Russian territory, reports Ukrinform.
Brekelmans emphasized that utilizing military equipment against Russian targets does not contravene international law, stating, "We have always maintained that Ukraine should adhere to international law. International law does not impose distance restrictions. It doesn’t halt at the border or 100 kilometers beyond …
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Netherlands faces challenges in garnering support for Ukraine's Patriot missile defense initiative
Months ago, the Netherlands announced their intent to collaborate with other countries to collect and deliver a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine. However, according to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, no other nation has joined the project.
The Netherlands is transferring only part of its own Patriot air defense system components to Ukraine, said Minister Brekelmans in an interview with FAZ . "We recently delivered a radar system for Patriot to Ukraine. Additionally, we will soon be …
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Dutch government grants Ukraine permission to use F-16s for strikes inside Russia
The Netherlands has allowed Ukraine to conduct strikes deep into Russian territory, using weapons it supplied, including F-16 fighter jets. Ukraine's right to self-defense, as acknowledged by Dutch officials, "doesn't end 100 km from the border."
Ukraine may use Dutch-supplied weapons to target Russian military installations inside Russia, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
"Kyiv has the right to self-defense. If attacks are …
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Dutch Armed Forces Commander: Ukraine cleared to use Dutch F-16s on Russian soil
Ukraine can use the F-16 fighter jets received from the Netherlands on Russian soil, said Onno Eichelsheim, the commander of the Dutch Armed Forces. "We have imposed no restrictions on the use or flight range of F-16s, provided they adhere to the laws of war," Eichelsheim revealed during an interview with national broadcaster NOS.
Eichelsheim mentioned that this policy applies to all weaponry supplied by the Netherlands. The Ukrainian armed forces can utilize them on the battlefield at their …
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Netherlands and Denmark to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine by summer 2024
The Netherlands, in partnership with Denmark, is set to deliver 14 fully refurbished Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv. The tanks, restored by the German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall after several months of rigorous testing, are poised for delivery to Ukraine by the end of summer 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced. While the exact delivery date remains undisclosed, it was noted that the first 12 tanks are already prepped for dispatch, with the remaining two undergoing final tests to ensure …