Tag: airdefence

Netherlands leads effort to supply air-defence missiles to Ukraine

The Dutch government has said it will lead an initiative among some European countries to supply a Patriot air defence missile system to Ukraine. “Ukraine, of course, is still under attack. Airstrikes continue,” said Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in Brussels on Tuesday. “Patriot systems are scarce in Europe and NATO, but we are now […]

Air-defence solutions are necessary and possible

Following NATO’s decision to further strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed reserved satisfaction. “We in Ukraine appreciate the efforts of every leader, every state that is really active, keeps its promises and tries to improve the capabilities of our air defence,” Zelensky said on Friday evening in his daily video address, which […]

Air-defence solutions are necessary and possible

Following NATO’s decision to further strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed reserved satisfaction. “We in Ukraine appreciate the efforts of every leader, every state that is really active, keeps its promises and tries to improve the capabilities of our air defence,” Zelensky said on Friday evening in his daily video address, which […]

NATO allies to send Ukraine more air-defence systems

NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via videolink with defence ministers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. NATO has “mapped out existing capabilities” from alliance countries that can be given to Ukraine, Stoltenberg said in a press conference after the meeting. […]