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Rheinmetall receives largest-ever ammunition order

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has secured the largest order in its history — 155mm artillery shells for the Bundeswehr, worth EUR 8.5 billion ($9.1 billion), the company announced on June 20.

20 June 2024, 10:11 PM

Ukraine to deploy F-16 fighter jets this summer to shield Kharkiv from Russian attacks

After delays in the delivery and training of pilots and ground staff, the Netherlands says Ukraine should receive its first F-16 fighter jets in the summer, The Guardian reported on June 20.

20 June 2024, 02:34 PM

Hungary no longer opposed to Rutte’s NATO chief bid

Budapest no longer opposes the candidacy of Dutch PM Mark Rutte for the position of the next NATO Secretary-General, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban announced on June 18.

18 June 2024, 10:41 PM

Putin’s ‘peace talks’ statement shows panic – Dutch PM Mark Rutte

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's statement about his alleged readiness to hold "peace talks" shows that he is panicking, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said during the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15, Reuters and UATV English reported.

16 June 2024, 01:45 PM

Netherlands to supply Ukraine with Soviet-era artillery shells

The Netherlands will deliver $376 million worth of 152mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine, the Dutch government announced on June 13.

14 June 2024, 01:21 AM

Netherlands set to dispatch first F-16s to Ukraine in Summer 2024

The Netherlands will transfer its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in the summer of 2024, shortly after Denmark begins its aircraft deliveries, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said in an interview with European Pravda on June 12.

12 June 2024, 12:48 PM

Netherlands to allocate $64 million for Ukraine’s drone procurement

The Netherlands is set to provide Ukraine with €60 million to support offensive drone systems development, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced in her recent visit to Kyiv.

12 June 2024, 10:15 AM

Dutch F-16 jets bound for Ukraine can strike Russia — Defense Minister

The 24 F-16 fighter jets the Netherlands will transfer to Ukraine may be used to strike targets inside Russia, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said in an interview with Politico on June 3 at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

3 June 2024, 02:16 PM

Dutch volunteer killed fighting in Ukraine

A third volunteer from the Netherlands has been killed in the war in Ukraine, the Dutch Foreign Ministry announced on May 31.

31 May 2024, 09:30 PM

Netherlands and partners contribute $190 million to UK-led Ukraine aid fund

The Netherlands and its partners will pay for EUR 175 million ($190 million) worth of military equipment for Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced via X on May 23.

24 May 2024, 02:18 AM

Ukraine needs 120-130 F-16 jets to counter Russian air power — Zelenskyy

Ukraine requires 120-130 U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to effectively contest Russian presence over the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Reuters on May 21.

21 May 2024, 09:17 PM

Ukrainian servicemen complete F-16 maintenance training in the Netherlands

Ten Ukrainian servicemen completed F-16 fighter maintenance training in the Netherlands, the Dutch Defense Ministry reported on May 21.

21 May 2024, 04:43 PM

Netherlands to deliver armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

The Netherlands will deliver a batch of YPR-765 armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced on May 20.

21 May 2024, 01:41 AM

Dutch Eurovision 2024 representative collaborated with Russian artists after full-scale invasion

The second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9, with the Netherlands' representative Joost Klein vying for a spot in the final. Klein has collaborated on songs with Russian artists.

10 May 2024, 12:44 PM

Dutch F-16 deliveries to Ukraine to begin late this year

The Netherlands intends to begin sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine this fall, following Denmark's scheduled deliveries this summer, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on May 6.

7 May 2024, 02:24 AM

Danish Ambassador confident: Bright future ahead with Ukraine’s F-16 deal

Danish Ambassador, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, expressed “optimism” about Ukraine getting F-16s, referring to words of Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on April 30.

30 April 2024, 01:50 PM

Ukraine developing dispersed deployment scheme for F-16 jets

The Ukrainian military is devising a system of concealed and dispersed deployment of F-16 jets, designed to protect them from Russian missile strikes, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Ilya Yevlash told TV broadcasters on April 29.

30 April 2024, 01:22 AM

Netherlands extends $213 million in air defense and munitions aid to Ukraine

The Netherlands will provide more than EUR 200 million ($213 million) for international rapid delivery initiatives to supply Ukraine with additional air defense systems and artillery ammunition, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced on April 19.

19 April 2024, 09:17 PM

Partners ready to buy Patriot systems for Ukraine 'at any price' — FM Kuleba

Besides the Netherlands, there are several other countries prepared to purchase Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine at whatever price the selling country sets, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on April 18.

18 April 2024, 11:32 PM

If not donate, partners could sell Patriot systems to Ukraine — Dutch PM

The European Union may buy Patriot air defense systems from countries that have them but are unwilling to transfer them to Ukraine, Dutch PM Mark Rutte said on April 17, as reported by The Guardian.

18 April 2024, 01:51 AM

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