https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-and-the-netherlands-team-up-on-missile-defense-as-europe-plans-its-own-missile-killer-free-of-us-approvalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-and-the-netherlands-team-up-on-missile-defense-as-europe-plans-its-own-missile-killer-free-of-us-approvalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-and-the-netherlands-team-up-on-missile-defense-as-europe-plans-its-own-missile-killer-free-of-us-approval#u174057Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:27 +0000Ukraine and the Netherlands have launched the joint Bliksem air defense project in The Hague, aiming to develop an exo-atmospheric interceptor to counter ballistic missile shortages as Russian attacks intensify. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and Dutch Prime Minister Jetten announced the initiative during an October 28 visit to the Catshuis. The Netherlands pledged a €500 million military package and €1.2 billion in civilian aid, alongside additional missiles and support for F-16s and Patriot interceptors. Dutch officials also urged Europe to step up support and stated there cannot be business