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Dutch military personnel and air defense protect military hub in Poland
The Netherlands is protecting the logistics hub for support to Ukraine with two Patriot air defense systems, NASAMS, counter-drone systems, and 300 military personnel. This is part of NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU). Military equipment from NATO countries is shipped to Ukraine from this hub in Poland. The Netherlands will protect this hub until June 1, 2026.
Minister Brekelmans: "The Netherlands provides advanced capabilities for layered air defense. This way, we protect the logistical supply to Ukraine, defend NATO's eastern flank, and also increase our own training. After all, this is one of the first times we've deployed this combination of systems simultaneously. We're showing Russia that there's no point in attacking this hub. This strengthens the security of Poland, Ukraine, NATO, and the Netherlands."
The Dutch contribution focuses on an integrated unit with three different capabilities. In addition to both Patriots, this includes a NASAMS air defense system and anti-drone systems. With this, the Netherlands, together with partners, provides layered air defense. This will be deployed against potential threats from ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, fighter jets, helicopters, and drones.
Several NATO countries rotate in protecting the logistics center. Germany, with some of the aforementioned air defense capabilities, came into action before the Netherlands. NATO has yet to determine which country will be responsible after June 1, 2026.
NSATU coordinates and facilitates the training of Ukrainian soldiers and provides military support to the country. The military equipment donated to Ukraine by NATO countries must reach its destination safely. Dutch air defense enables NSATU to carry out these logistics activities safely.
Deployment of F-35s
Previously, the Netherlands protected Polish airspace with the deployment of F-35 fighter jets. This The F35 detachment is now departing. Together with Norwegian colleagues, the Netherlands monitored NATO airspace from September 1, 2025, to December 1, 2025. This deployment was also intended to deter Russia and protect military equipment going to Ukraine.
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Nederland beschermt met 2 Patriot-luchtafweersystemen, NASAMS, counter-drone systemen en 300 militairen het logisitiek knooppunt voor steun aan Oekraïne. Dit is onderdeel van NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU). Vanuit dit knooppunt in Polen gaat militair materieel van...
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