The Netherlands will supply 80 million euros ($89 million) worth of air-to-air missiles and maintenance equipment for Ukraine’s F-16s.
This includes support materials and spare parts essential for the aircraft’s continued operation, Dutch Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans said Friday at a Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Germany.
“Besides large quantities of spare parts, these include generators, small vehicles, essential maintenance materials, specialized tools, and stairs. With the air-to-air missiles, Ukraine can take down enemy aircraft,” he added.
For operational safety, the announcement didn’t specify the delivery’s quantity and type.
The delivery timeline was also not disclosed. However, the Dutch Ministry of Defense stated that it would take place as soon as possible.
Ukraine Receives First Batch of F-16s
Amsterdam earlier this year announced the allocation of over 150 million euros ($163 million) for the purchase of air-to-ground munitions for the donated aircraft.
The Netherlands has pledged 24 F-16s to Ukraine, delivering a few of them last month along with Denmark, which has pledged 37.
The exact number of the Lockheed Martin aircraft in the first batch was not disclosed but was likely around 10.
Meanwhile, Ukraine lost its first F-16 late last month while countering a Russian air strike, killing the pilot onboard.
