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Netherlands Becomes First NATO country to Purchase US Weapons for Ukraine Under New Mechanism. How Long Can European Countries Sustain Military Aid? 

Smriti Singh by Smriti Singh
August 7, 2025
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Netherlands Becomes First NATO country to Purchase US Weapons for Ukraine Under New Alliance Mechanism. How Long Can European Countries Sustain this Military Aid? 

Netherlands Becomes First NATO country to Purchase US Weapons for Ukraine Under New Alliance Mechanism. How Long Can European Countries Sustain this Military Aid? 

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In a landmark move within NATO’s evolving strategy to support Ukraine, the Netherlands has become the first NATO member to purchase American-made military equipment specifically for Ukrainian defense.

The announcement was made on Monday by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, who revealed that the Netherlands would contribute €500 million ($578 million) to acquire Patriot missile system components and other U.S. weaponry under a newly established NATO initiative.

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This initiative, known as the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), is designed to enable European NATO countries and Canada to fund U.S. weapons for rapid delivery to Ukraine. The goal is to accelerate the flow of much-needed arms to the Ukrainian frontlines amid intensifying Russian attacks.

A Shift in NATO Coordination

The deal follows a pivotal July 14 agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte—himself a former Dutch Prime Minister—aimed at rebalancing the transatlantic burden of military aid. Trump had long called on European nations to do more to support Ukraine, and this new NATO mechanism appears to answer that call.

“Billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment is going to be purchased from the United States, going to NATO… and that’s going to be quickly distributed to the battlefield,” President Trump declared last month following a meeting with Rutte at the White House.

According to political observers, the Netherlands’ move marks a critical shift in how NATO members coordinate arms transfers to Ukraine. “This is the first time this new structure is being used,” said RTL political correspondent Fons Lambie. “The Netherlands is leading, but more nations are expected to follow shortly.”

Military Impact: Patriot System at the Forefront

The Netherlands’ €500 million contribution will go toward acquiring key components of the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, one of the U.S.’s most advanced defense platforms.

Developed in the 1980s but continually upgraded, the Patriot system is capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft—making it a vital asset for defending Ukrainian cities from Russian aerial assaults.

Estimates from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggest that a full Patriot system, including launchers and missiles, can cost up to $1.1 billion, with individual missiles priced around $4 million each.

Zelenskyy and Rutte Praise Dutch Leadership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to social media X to thank the Netherlands for its leadership. “Ukraine, and thus the whole of Europe, will be better protected from Russian terror,” he wrote. “I am sincerely grateful to the Netherlands for its substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s air shield.”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte echoed that sentiment, calling the Netherlands’ contribution “a crucial first step” in what he expects to be a growing list of commitments by other NATO countries. “This is about getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs now to defend itself against Russian aggression,” he said in a statement.

Rutte also confirmed that he had written to all NATO allies urging them to contribute to the PURL initiative and anticipates further announcements in the coming days.

U.S. and NATO Officials Signal Speedy Delivery

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker affirmed that more NATO countries are preparing to make contributions. “The Dutch are just the first of many. You’re going to see a series of announcements in the coming weeks,” he said from NATO headquarters in Brussels. He added that the delivery timeline will be swift: “Some shipments will begin even sooner.”

The PURL initiative will be coordinated by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, who will match Ukrainian defense needs with equipment drawn from U.S. stockpiles. Each package will be tailored to meet urgent battlefield requirements, such as air defense, ammunition, and command-and-control systems.

Broader Geopolitical Implications

The Dutch pledge marks a turning point in Europe’s role in the war. While the U.S. has so far provided over $128 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022, many American lawmakers—especially among Republicans—have demanded greater contributions from Europe.

The PURL framework is seen as a compromise that satisfies both sides. For Trump, it offers a political win: evidence that European allies are buying American defense products and bearing more of the financial burden. For European NATO members, it provides a more unified, strategic channel to bolster Ukraine’s defenses without having to independently manage arms transfers.

The Netherlands has already committed nearly €6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. Its support has included tanks, ammunition, F-16 pilot training, and now advanced air defense systems.

Defense Minister Brekelmans reaffirmed the Netherlands’ stance: “This war is about the security of Europe, not just Ukraine. By helping Ukraine defend itself, we protect our safety as NATO allies.”

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