Netherlands invests €248M in joint drone production for Ukraine

At the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Berlin, the Netherlands announced a €248 million investment for joint drone production with Ukraine. The initiative aims to ensure a stable supply for Kyiv while modernizing the Dutch defense sector by integrating Ukrainian battlefield experience. Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren welcomed the strengthened partnership, which adds to previous commitments including the purchase of 600,000 Ukrainian drones. The funding is part of the broader 'Drone Line' initiative to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.