The Netherlands will make a “substantial” contribution to the delivery of Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, caretaker defence minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Monday.

Brekelmans made the announcement following talks with fellow ministers from the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), a coalition of 56 countries including all 32 Nato members. The exact content of the Dutch contribution is still being worked out.

In addition to support for the Patriot systems, the Netherlands will supply more military equipment, including F-16 ammunition, drones and radar systems, Brekelmans said.

“Much has already been done, but more is needed,” he said. “Only by continuing to support Ukraine on a massive scale and increasing the pressure on Russia can we force it to the negotiating table.”

The United States, the sole producer of Patriot missiles and launch systems, agreed last week to provide them to Ukraine via Nato partners, on the condition that allies cover the cost. Germany has already agreed to deliver five Patriot systems and Norway will also take part in the financing.

Digital meeting with Defence ministers on more support to Ukraine.

The Netherlands will contribute substantially to delivering US air defence systems (Patriots). Details are worked out soon.

We also step up our air defence support: F16-ammunition, counter-drones, radars etc. 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/3qwYgO9kcq

— Ruben Brekelmans (@DefensieMin) July 21, 2025

The Netherlands currently has three Patriot systems, which the defence ministry has said it cannot spare. However, it has previously supplied missiles and key components to Ukraine. The Dutch systems have been deployed in the past in Turkey and Israel, including during the 1991 Gulf War.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that new talks between Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to take place in Turkey on Wednesday, with prisoner exchanges expected to be on the agenda.