The Netherlands, together with Denmark and Germany, will buy RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs for Ukraine for 200 million euros

The Netherlands in partnership with Denmark and Germany will buy RQ-35 Heidrun drones for Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. A batch of RQ-35 Heidrun will be transferred to the AFU as part of the "Drone Coalition". Unfortunately, the number of UAVs is not disclosed yet. It is only known that the contract is for 200 million euros.

Flashback

The RQ-35 Heidrun is manufactured by the Danish company Sky Watch. The drone is capable of flying up to 25 kilometres. Autonomous flight time is 1.5 hours. The UAV can transmit video images in real time. This allows to receive intelligence without endangering the operator. The drone is able to resist electronic warfare. The AFU has been using the RQ-35 Heidrun since the beginning of the full-scale war.

By the way, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine also reported that Canada will start transferring SkyRanger R70 UAVs to the AFU in the summer.

Source: mil.gov.ua