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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine allocating third of defense budget for high-tech weapons production
The Defense Ministry has allocated one-third of its defense budget to production of high-tech weaponry, including drones, electronic warfare systems, and missile technologies, Hlib Kanievskyi, a procurement chief at the ministry, said on April 21. "Defense procurement today is not only about meeting the needs of the Armed Forces. It is also a powerful driver for the development of the Ukrainian technology sector, especially in the areas of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), electronic warfare, and missile technology," said Kanievskyi. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been developing and deploying technological innovations and cutting-edge unmanned systems. Both Ukraine and Russia have increasingly relied on drone warfare, using aerial, naval, and ground-based drones for reconnaissance and combat missions. In a continued effort to strengthen cooperation with domestic arms manufacturers, the ministry held a working meeting with representatives of companies specializing in drones and other advanced military systems. The meeting was part of an ongoing dialogue between the government and Ukrainian defense industry players aimed at improving transparency, competition, and efficiency in procurement, the ministry said in a statement. Kanievskyi said that the unification of technical standards for drones is among the key objectives for 2025. This move is expected to streamline procurement procedures, create a single framework for evaluating products, and accelerate decision-making. Standardization would also enable the ministry to scale up partnerships with trusted suppliers more efficiently. The ministry is further considering new formats for working with defense contractors. Rather than purchasing individual systems or weapons, Ukraine is exploring contracts for comprehensive solutions that include training, technical support, maintenance, and system upgrades. Since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has increasingly turned to innovation and home production. More than 40% of the weapons used on the front line are now produced in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 16. In the 2025 budget, Ukraine allocated $1.3 billion to defense manufacturing to reduce its reliance on foreign arms deliveries. The government plans to raise over $1 billion this year to support local arms procurement through a so-called Danish model, which means purchasing weapons directly from Ukrainian producers. Read also: Ukraine unveils new drone designed to intercept Russian-used Shaheds We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Defence Ministry purchases first trucks for Armed Forces under state guarantees
In January, Ukraine's Ministry of Defence provided combat brigades with all-wheel-drive trucks manufactured by a Ukrainian company for special and combat missions. Source: press service for Ukraine's Defence Ministry Details: This marks the first batch of vehicles purchased under one of the contracts with state guarantees for the supply of weapons and military equipment to meet the needs of the Armed Forces. "The state contract was signed in December 2024. And in January 2025, we received about 80 pieces of trucks with 4x4 and 6x6 wheel configurations. They can be used to transport personnel and military freight," said Hlib Kanievskyi, Director of the Procurement Policy Department at the Ministry of Defence. Over 50% of the production of these vehicles takes place in Ukraine. Kanievskyi said that in 2024, the Ministry of Defence focused on procuring military equipment for the rear under state guarantees: armoured vehicles, medical vehicles, special trucks, bath and laundry units, fuel tankers, etc. The Defence Ministry will focus on the procurement of munitions in 2025. Background: Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has launched licensed production of modern First-Person View drones at a state-owned company. Ukraine's State Logistics Operator (SOE), the procurement agency of the Ministry of Defence, has begun implementing a new supply model for the Armed Forces and has signed an agreement with UT Company. Support UP or become our patron!
