AMSTERDAM, April 15 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday. "Drones
Netherlands to Allocate €248 Million for Drone Production to Aid Ukraine
Netherlands Announces Major Drone Investment for Ukraine
AMSTERDAM, April 15 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday.
Strategic Importance of Drones in Modern Warfare
"Drones play a crucial role on the modern battlefield. Ukrainians deploy them with incredible skill to repel the incessant Russian attacks," she said after meeting her counterparts from NATO countries and the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin on Wednesday.
Collaboration and Learning Opportunities
"Thanks to the good cooperation with Ukraine, we are learning directly from this. This also offers opportunities for our business community," she added. The drones will be manufactured in the Netherlands and Ukraine.
NATO Support and Financial Contributions
NATO allies have already provided over $4.5 billion in military equipment for Ukraine, according to data from the U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker released in February.
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(Reporting by Inti Landauro; editing by Barbara Lewis)
