5 March, 2025
Ukrainian strike drones in the workshop. Ukraine. Photo: Mykhailo Fedorov

The Netherlands has committed to investing €700 million in drone production, with a portion of the funds designated for supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof discussed this investment with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof discussed the investment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“Good to have the chance to talk just now with President Zelenskyy about developments in Ukraine following Sunday’s meeting in London. Among other things we discussed a Dutch investment package worth €700 million for drones, aimed partly at Ukraine’s defence industry,” Dick Schoof stated.

He reassured that the Netherlands would continue to provide Ukraine with political, military, financial, and other assistance.

Дік Схооф. Джерело: nltimes.nl Dick Schoof. Source: nltimes.nl

Recently, Zelenskyy, during a conversation with Dick Schoof, also discussed coordination with partners and the preparation of a joint plan for the approach of a just peace.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Netherlands has provided nearly €6 billion in military aid, including combat aircraft, drones, air defense systems, and other critical equipment.

Notably, the Netherlands has supplied F-16 fighter jets to strengthen Ukraine’s air force.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the air base with F-16 in the Netherlands. 2023. Photo credits: Rob Engelaar/EPA, via Shutterstock

In addition to aircraft, the Netherlands has sent drones, radars, ammunition, tanks, artillery, small arms such as machine guns, ATVs, medical supplies, and food kits.

Furthermore, Dutch military personnel have assisted in training Ukrainian forces in Germany and the UK.

Patriot air defense system launcher for Ukraine. Fall 2024. Photo credits: Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defense of the Netherlands

In 2024, the Netherlands also deployed 255 personnel to Germany and 350 to the UK for training missions.

During the recent Ramstein meeting, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that 25 YPR-765 armored personnel carriers would be delivered to Ukrainian Defense Forces.