In 2024, Ukrainian manufacturers account for 70% of the value of contracts awarded to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine

This was announced by Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov. He noted that this share may vary depending on production needs and capabilities.

In particular, the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) procures weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thus, the Defense Procurement Agency is actively developing international cooperation as part of its policy of direct interaction with arms manufacturers. The Agency has already signed more than 20 contracts with global arms manufacturers from 10 countries, mainly from Europe and the United States.

Director of the Defense Procurement Agency, Maryna Bezrukova, stressed that the Agency contracts only weapons that have been codified by the Ministry of Defense. ‘My advice to manufacturers is to provide your products to the military and collect feedback. Equipment that is in great demand on the battlefield is codified and included in the list much faster,’ she said.

Regarding the timing of the delivery of equipment to combat units, the head of the Defense Ministry explained that it depends on the supply conditions and logistics. For example, the purchased DJI Mavic UAVs are quickly delivered to the frontline, while the production of new equipment takes longer.

Maryna Bezrukova assured that the Agency is making every effort to de-bureaucratise the processes so that the necessary equipment and weapons are delivered to the frontline on time. This helps to increase the efficiency of defense procurement and strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.