Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Expands DOT-Chain Defence Platform to 130 Brigades

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved the large-scale expansion of DOT-Chain Defence, a digital weapons marketplace designed to simplify and accelerate the delivery of combat equipment to the Armed Forces.

DOT-Chain Defence enables military units to independently order the weapons they need for frontline operations and receive them quickly. All administrative and procurement procedures are handled by the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA), removing bureaucratic barriers and streamlining logistics.

In October, 130 brigades will gain access to the platform: 12 that participated in the pilot phase, and an additional 118 operating across various sectors of the front. To support this rollout, the General Staff has allocated an additional ₴1.5 billion, which will be distributed among participating brigades. Budget reallocations and updates to unit lists have already been approved to reflect the expanded coverage.

“We’re giving our soldiers a tool that allows them to set priorities and receive what they need quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy. Expanding DOT-Chain Defence and providing additional funding will help us respond even faster to critical demands on the front,” — said Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Defence of Ukraine. 

“DOT-Chain Defence is a powerful example of wartime logistics transformation. In just two months, the platform has proven its effectiveness reducing average drone delivery times from several months to just 10 days,” — added Oksana Ferchuk, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization.

Currently, the platform offers FPV drones, bombers, and fixed-wing UAVs. Additional categories such as other types of UAVs, ground robotic systems (UGVs), electronic warfare (EW) systems, electronic warfare (EW) and signals/electronic intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT) capabilities, as well as drone-deployed munitions will be introduced gradually as the platform continues to expand.

“DOT-Chain Defence simplifies drone procurement for brigades. With just a few clicks, soldiers can order strike capabilities and receive them at the front within two weeks. Scaling to 130 brigades means more units can access drones tailored to specific missions. We’re also working to expand the product range available on the platform,” — said Arsen Zhumadilov, Director of the Defence Procurement Agency.

Several new features are planned as part of the platform’s continued development:

• Drone Configurator – allowing soldiers to customize UAVs based on mission-specific requirements. Launch is planned by the end of the year. 
• Service Requests – enabling real-time technical consultations and support.
• Rating System – allowing users to evaluate equipment and share operational experience.

Since the first order was placed on July 31, the platform has facilitated the delivery of 45,713 drones and EW systems, including contributions from the Army of Drones: Bonus program.