The Netherlands is allocating an additional 300 million euros for the purchase of ammunition for F-16s, which it will soon supply to Ukraine, among other countries. This was announced during the NATO summit in Washington by Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, UNN reports with reference to the website of the country's Defense Ministry.
It is noted that 300 million euros for the purchase of ammunition for the F-16 is in addition to the 150 million euros previously reserved for this purpose. This applies to F-16 weapons that are purchased directly from industry.
Ukrainians must be able to not only fly F-16s. They must also be able to deploy devices. That's why weapons are crucial. With the ammunition we are buying, F-16s can help repel Russian attacks
He emphasized that Putin's aggression has no limits, so the Netherlands' support should continue in full swing.
By purchasing these additional F-16 munitions, we want to send a message to Moscow that NATO allies continue to support Ukraine. russia should not win this war, it is also in our security interests
The Netherlands, along with Denmark and the United States, lead the so-called Air Force Capabilities Coalition (AFCC).
The Netherlands is providing 18 F-16s for the European F-16 training center in Romania. In addition, 24 Dutch F-16s will be transferred to Ukraine.
Addendum
Denmark and the Netherlands are in the process of transferring U.S.-made F-16s to Ukraine, with U.S. support, and the transfer process is currently underway, and Ukraine is expected to begin operating the F-16s this summer.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands for their practical steps to strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force with F-16 fighter jets, which are in the process of being delivered to Ukraine.