Netherlands

Ukrainian Navy fighters capture Dutch minesweeper

Ukrainian crew completes training on Dutch mine-clearing vessel.

4.12.2024 - 11:36
The Netherlands has withdrawn from its fleet a minesweeper that will join the Ukrainian Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially decommissioned the Alkmaar-class minesweeper Makkum (M857). After maintenance, the ship will be transferred to the Ukrainian Navy. This was reported by the Dutch Ministry of Defense. Makkum has completed almost 40 years of service in the Dutch Navy. During this time, the ship participated in numerous international exercises and…

27.11.2024 - 15:12
Нідерланди посилюють патрулювання в Північному морі через дії рф
Netherlands tightens security measures in North Sea due to threats from Russia

The Dutch government will involve private companies in strengthening security in the North Sea amid a possible sabotage in the Baltic Sea on the eve.

21.11.2024 - 14:59
The Netherlands will allocate 400 million euros for maritime and other drones for Ukraine

The Netherlands announced the allocation of 400 million euros to support Ukraine, aimed at the development and supply of drones.

8.10.2024 - 11:30
A delegation of the Royal Netherlands Navy visited Ukraine

A delegation of the Royal Netherlands Naval Forces came to Ukraine to meet with colleagues.

4.10.2024 - 16:40
The Netherlands will allocate 17.5 million euros for the production of maritime drones in Ukraine

The Netherlands will allocate 60 million euros to Ukraine for the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicles for various purposes.

12.06.2024 - 14:35
The Netherlands will allocate 75 million euros for the maritime defense of Ukraine

The Netherlands, together with its partners, will purchase naval and air military equipment for the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

24.05.2024 - 10:07
Ukrainian minesweepers are preparing to receive the highest rating of compatibility with NATO countries

The governments of the Netherlands and Belgium have promised to hand over 3 minesweepers to Ukraine for demining the Black Sea.

15.04.2024 - 16:35
Нідерланди посилюють патрулювання в Північному морі через дії рф
The Netherlands is increasing patrols in the North Sea due to the actions of the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands is buying additional equipment and ships to strengthen its presence in the North Sea due to suspicious actions of the Russian Federation.

21.12.2023 - 11:05
The Russian military fleet entered the territorial waters of the Netherlands

Units of the Dutch Navy escorted three Russian ships in the North Sea that entered the country’s exclusive economic zone.

11.12.2023 - 11:55