The Netherlands to fund production of 600,000 Ukrainian drones

The Netherlands has signed contracts to produce 600,000 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the ‘Drone Line’ initiative, with deliveries set to begin this year. 

These contracts are part of a new Dutch aid package worth over €675 million. The package also includes the delivery of 100 additional radar systems for UAV detection and equipment for evacuating the wounded.

“My sincere thanks to the Netherlands and personally to my friend, Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans, for their leadership and unwavering support. This is an example of true partnership and faith in Ukraine,” Rustem Umerov thanked.

He emphasized that partners are helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain a technological edge on the battlefield.