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    Netherlands affirms F-16 delivery to Kiev

    First Batch of Dutch F-16 Jets Arrive in Ukraine

    The Defense Minister of the Netherlands, Ruben Brekelmans, has announced the delivery of the first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of the military aid promised by the Dutch government. The Netherlands, part of the ‘F-16 coalition,’ pledged to donate 24 US-made aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force over a year ago.

    Brekelmans unveiled that the Netherlands will also invest €400 million into developing high-tech drones for the Ukrainian military. Emphasizing the importance of drones in modern warfare, Brekelmans highlighted the need for rapid development and deployment.

    Despite challenges in assembling a Patriot air defense system for Ukraine, the Netherlands has provided more than €3.76 billion in military aid since 2022. Moscow has warned that foreign aid would not deter its troops but rather increase the risk of direct conflict with NATO.

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