Dutch forces join Poland to deter Russian threat
Photo. Ministerstwo obrony Holandii
In December, 300 Dutch soldiers and two Patriot missile systems will be deployed to Poland.
Two Patriot systems, a system NASAM, multi-layer air defence of short range and anti-drone systems have been put in place. This is how the Netherlands will support the Eastern Flank of NATO.
The mission’s primary objective is to defend the NATO logistics hub and deter Russia. The mission will run until June 2026.
❗️🇵🇱🇳🇱Starting December 1, 2025, the Netherlands will station about 300 troops in Poland for six months as part of NATO’s new NSATU mission. The deployment brings two Patriot batteries, a NASAMS system and layered short-range air defenses, including anti-drone units. Their task:… pic.twitter.com/NMX2RjqQSq
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The relocation of American soldiers from Jasionka Airport, close to Rzeszów, has resulted in NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine. NATO’s NSATU mission, which began in December 2024, is responsible for supporting Ukraine.
