The Netherlands picked Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to supply an upgrade for the country’s more than 200 medium-range anti-tank missile launchers that will boost combat range, for an investment of as much as €250 million ($277 million).
The deal would be for “off-the-shelf” equipment, with Rafael delivering the first launchers in 2026 and final handover expected in the first half of 2028. The investment is in the range of €50 million to €250 million, the ministry said.
Shame on the netherlands
Not really, there is a big difference between tying your own hands behind your back in a defense situation so as to satisfy the peanut gallery vs. Supplying weapons being used in an active war.
Netherlands isn’t supplying Israel weapons (their courts banned it entirely) and they’ve found that Rafael’s systems are the best choice, anything less is putting their own citizens at risk for optics. Militaries don’t run on those kinds of optics nor should they.
Oh well that’s ok then, as long as they are only funnelling money to the aggressor in an active war.
Ukraine is getting arms from Israel too. I assume you think that should also cease?
Other weapons suppliers exist. Including America.
Which, let’s not kid ourselves, is way worse that Israel.