Netherlands Allocates EUR 150 Million Funds For F16's Air-to-Ground Weapons to Support Ukraine's Defense

Defense News ,Netherland :-  The Dutch government recently decided to spend over EUR 150 million on buying ammunition for Ukraine. This money will be used to get air-to-ground weapons that work with F-16 fighter jets, which Ukraine is planning to use. The announcement came from the Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).

The Netherlands is taking an active role in helping Ukraine during its conflicts. This shows their dedication to international security and working together. The ammunition, specially made for use with F-16 jets, will be bought directly from companies. This ensures that Ukraine's military gets what it needs on time.

To show even more support, the Netherlands is sending F-16 fighter jets to Romania, as promised earlier. These jets will be used for defense and also to help train Ukrainian and Romanian pilots. General Onno Eichelsheim, Commander of the Armed Forces, explained this plan during the UDCG meeting. The deployment includes not just the jets but also spare parts and ammunition.

The Netherlands, along with Denmark and the United States, leads the UDCG's air force coalition. They plan to use 18 Dutch F-16s for training in Romania, with 24 more getting ready to be sent to Ukraine. This shows how different countries are working together to help Ukraine's military.

Besides air support, the Dutch government is also helping with unmanned aerial systems. They're spending over €200 million to buy and give a lot of ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) drones to Ukraine. These drones have already proven helpful in battles. The Netherlands is working with other partners and the Ukrainian Armed Forces to get these drones.

Overall, the Dutch government's decision to spend money on ammunition for Ukraine, along with sending fighter jets and drones, shows their strong support for Ukraine's defense.