The United Kingdom and the Netherlands signed a £2,4 billion (approximately $3,2 billion) maritime partnership on Tuesday to modernize the amphibious capabilities of their armed forces. The agreement includes the construction of new amphibious transport ships for both countries.
According to the British government, this partnership will provide British and Dutch forces with next-generation platforms to support their amphibious units. The initiative is part of NATO allies' efforts to strengthen their military capabilities.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement, signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. He stated that cooperation between the two countries would help enhance the capabilities of the Atlantic Alliance.
"By combining UK industrial expertise with Dutch experience in maritime design and navigation to provide world-class platforms for our elite amphibious forces, this partnership will strengthen NATO," Keir Starmer said in a statement.
The agreement was signed with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. It comes at a time when several European countries are accelerating their investments in defense and strengthening their military cooperation in response to evolving security challenges on the continent.
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