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Netherlands Commits €500 Million to New NATO Program Supplying US Arms to Ukraine

The Dutch pledge activates NATO’s mechanism for vetting then fast-tracking Patriot missile component deliveries from U.S. stockpiles to fill Ukraine’s urgent air defence needs.

Military equipment are pictured as the Dutch government presents plans to increase spending on defence to 2% of GDP in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Amersfoort, Netherlands, September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stood next to a US Patriot air missile defence system

Overview

  • The Netherlands is the first NATO ally to fund U.S. weapon acquisitions for Ukraine by pledging €500 million under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List.
  • The package covers Patriot parts and missiles designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence against Russian attacks.
  • NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, will validate and prioritise further aid packages to align U.S. stockpile shipments with Kyiv’s operational requirements.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the Dutch contribution as a critical enhancement of Europe’s collective security.
  • European officials expect other allies and Canada to announce contributions in the coming weeks despite questions over Patriot battery availability and manufacturing lead times.