“The Netherlands send two Patriot anti -aircraft missile systems to Poland. These complexes and about 300 military personnel will provide the NATO logistics center to ensure security and preparation for Ukraine (NSATU) from December 1 to June 1 of the next year. It will support Ukraine,” the message said.
The Ministry of Defense explained that the air defense system, a part of which will become Patriot, also includes NASAMS air defense systems and antronron systems.
“The Netherlands, together with partners, provide a longs of PPO from potential threats from ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighters, helicopters and drones,” the department writes.
According to the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands Ruben Brex, the deployment of the Netherlands Patriot in Poland helps to achieve three goals: protecting the NATO territory, preventing Russian aggression and providing constant support for Ukraine.
“Thus, we keep the Russian threat under control as much as possible,” he said.
Amsterdam emphasized that “military equipment provided to Ukraine NATO countries should safely get to the destination.”
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Through Poland, NATO and other partners of Ukraine transfer to the Ukrainian army military assistance.
Patriot is also transferred to Ukraine, it began in 2023. Officially, the transmission of the Patriot air defense system was reported by Germany, the USA and Romania. The Netherlands handed over to Ukraine components to the air defense system, in particular the radar.
In April 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs 10 Patriot systems. According to official figures, now the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces.
July 14, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO allies On the supply of weapons to Ukraine. He, in particular, announced the transfer of additional Patriot to Ukraine. By The data of Zelenskytwo Patriot systems for Ukraine are ready to purchase Germany, one is Norway. The Washington Post With reference to the unscrewed representative of the White House, she described the scheme as follows: Germany will deliver its Patriot batteries to Ukraine, and will acquire an air defense system from the United States.
