Netherlands signs contracts to produce 600,000 drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands have signed contracts with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce 600,000 drones, marking a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.

Brekelmans underscored the urgency of continued support for Ukraine amid Russian strikes, Caliber.Az reports.

“The brutal Russian airstrikes underscore the importance of our continued support to Ukraine,” he wrote on X. 

The brutal Russian airstrikes underscore the importance of our continued support to Ukraine.

We have signed contracts with Ukrainian companies to produce 600,000 drones.

I am also announcing a new €175M support package: with radar systems, unmanned vehicles and drones. 🇳🇱🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/A3WEuQJHxz

— Ruben Brekelmans (@DefensieMin) June 24, 2025

Alongside the drone production agreement, the Netherlands is providing an additional €175 million support package to Ukraine. This package includes advanced radar systems, unmanned vehicles, and drones aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s surveillance and defence infrastructure.

This moves comes in addition to previous contracts to produce €500 million worth of drones.

By Sabina Mammadli