Dutch defense company opens office in Ukraine, plans joint production
Dutch defense company Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA) has opened an office in Ukraine and plans to launch engineering operations, with a view to establishing a production facility in the western part of the country in the future.
Dutch defense firm Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA) has established a presence in Ukraine to explore joint production of air defense systems. <source 318a2b9c-dcd> The company has been visiting Ukraine bi-monthly since early 2023 and has already supplied a significant amount of products to support the nation's defense efforts. <source 318a2b9c-dcd> Gerard Zondervan, the founder and CEO of AIA, emphasized the company's commitment to working with Ukrainian businesses and potentially establishing a production facility in the west of the country. <source 318a2b9c-dcd> Zondervan highlighted the personal nature of his mission, noting that the ongoing conflict has made the situation in Ukraine even more pressing, particularly in regions where heavy weapons are utilized. <source 318a2b9c-dcd> The Dutch company is currently conducting tests with the Dutch Ministry of Defense, aiming to secure long-term contracts to supply Ukraine with its products. <source 318a2b9c-dcd> Since 2023, AIA's contributions to Ukraine's defense have exceeded EUR 100 million.
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