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The Netherlands to Provide Military Aid to Ukraine: Patrol Boats, Landing Craft, Artillery Shells, and More

The delivery concerns 14 rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), like these  / Photo credit: the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands
The delivery concerns 14 rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), like these / Photo credit: the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands

The Netherlands will provide a new military aid package to Ukraine, featuring boats, landing craft. Funds will also be allocated for the purchase of ammunition

The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands has reported this.

"The delivery concerns 14 rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), 8 militarized river patrol boats and CB90 assault craft. Some of these watercraft will be supplied from Defense’s own inventory, while others will be sourced from industry," the statement said.

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The Netherlands also contributing €250 million to the Czech initiative to order large numbers of artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term.

Czechia has found a way to acquire 800,000 shells for Ukraine, Defense Express
Czechia has found a way to acquire 800,000 shells for Ukraine / Open source illustrative photo

Since the beginning of December 2023, the Netherlands has supplied different kinds of ammunition, radar systems and individual weapons such as rifles and machine guns. Field hospitals, tents and accessories, generators and numerous medical goods have also been sent to Ukraine.

Moreover, it was announced that the Netherlands will supply over €100 million in additional ammunition. In addition to continued Dutch support over the long term, more ammunition is a top priority for Ukraine.

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