According to information published by the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Netherlands has confirmed the supply of a limited number of PzH 2000 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. These howitzers will come from the military inventory of the Dutch armed forces.
The supply of the PzH 2000 155mm howitzers will take place in response to Ukraine’s request for heavier weapons. The Netherlands committed itself to supplying the equipment on 19 April 2022. Citing information published by the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD), the delivery of these howitzers will take place in cooperation with Germany, which will supply ammunition for the weapons. Germany will also provide training to enable the Ukrainians to use the equipment.
The operational readiness of Royal Netherlands Army units will not be affected. The Netherlands has enough resources to guarantee training and deployment.
According to the Military Balance 2021, the army of the Netherlands has a total of 56 PzH 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzers including 18 in active service and 38 in store. The PzH 2000 was ordered by the Netherlands in 2002 and delivered between 2004 and 2009.