The Dutch government has partnered with DeltaQuad, a Duivendrecht-based company, to supply intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s aggression. The drones will equip warfighters with unarmed autonomous aerial systems capable of effective monitoring and data collection. These drones will incorporate modern capabilities to deter jamming attacks, ensure covert deployments, and maintain operations during signal disruptions from command and control. The acquisition, costing 42.6 million euros ($46 million), is the first concrete execution under the Dutch-Ukrainian Drone Action Plan.
The broader program announced in early October will utilize approximately 400 million euros ($432.5 million) to jointly produce unmanned systems in both countries, modernizing military assets and stimulating economic growth. DeltaQuad CEO Sander Smeets emphasized that the company’s drones are built to perform well in challenging conditions, with their Evo VTOL drone capable of covering up to 246 kilometers (153 miles), carrying 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) of payload, and flying up to four hours. This system includes an 80-kilometer (50-mile) automatic tracker and a 40-kilometer (25-mile) sector antenna for extended-range missions, with 4K recording, thermal, and high-zoom functions. The drones can withstand winds of 27 knots (50 kilometers/31 miles per hour) and temperatures between negative 20 and 45 degrees Celsius.
