This means Ukrainian producers of weapons and military equipment now have extra opportunities to secure financing for upgrading machinery, modernising production facilities, and scaling up output.
“Expanding the list of authorised banks in the lease programme is a clear signal to the market: the state is consistently building a robust support infrastructure for defence businesses. The more financial instruments available to Ukrainian arms manufacturers, the stronger and more resilient Ukraine’s defence economy becomes,” said Anna Gvozdiar, Adviser to the Minister of Defence.
How the preferential lease programme works
The Government introduced the scheme on the Ministry of Defence’s initiative in late 2025. Its aim is to help arms producers quickly renew equipment, transport, engineering tools, and other PPE assets on acceptable financial terms.
Enterprises pay only 5% per annum, while the Government covers the difference between the lessor’s base rate and the compensation rate.
The maximum financing per contract is UAH 500 million, with a term of up to five years. Companies may also defer repayment of the principal for up to 12 months.
What enterprises can lease
Under the programme, companies classified as defence undertakings critical to the operation of the economy during the special period can benefit from the preferential lease terms to obtain, among other assets:
- Special- and general-purpose equipment and machinery
- Mobile production platforms
- Engineering tools
- Automation and cyber security systems
- Commercial and industrial transport
Previously, Ukreximbank, FUIB and MTB Bank were also designated as authorised lessors in this preferential scheme.
The Ministry of Defence has already provided detailed guidance on how defence companies can access preferential leases to expand production.