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Ukraine's to get €150M in Dutch air defense aid

11 April

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Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans revealed on Friday that the Netherlands is committing another €150 million in military aid for Ukraine. The funds will cover the purchase of additional I-HAWK medium-range surface-to-air missile systems.

Brekelmans added the Netherlands will deliver F-16 fighter jets and a "critical element" of a Patriot surface-to-air missile system. He made the announcement following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, which also saw Germany, the United Kingdom and Norway pledge further military support.

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