Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence is working to expand cooperation with German defence companies, develop joint production, and attract financing for Ukraine’s defence industry.
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar outlined these priorities at the First German-Ukrainian Defence and Security Conference.
Ukraine and Europe Strengthen Defence Cooperation
During a panel discussion, Anna Gvozdiar emphasised that Ukraine is ready to share its technologies, expertise, and battlefield experience with European partners. At the same time, scaling up production requires long-term contracts, financing for joint ventures, war risk insurance, and faster procedures for technological cooperation.
“A few years ago, we were discussing opportunities for cooperation. Today, we have joint production projects and are working to scale them further. By combining Ukrainian technologies and battlefield experience with Germany’s industrial expertise and production capacity, we can strengthen not only Ukraine’s defence, but also Europe’s long-term security,” stated Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
The Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine also presented the Ministry’s approaches to accelerating defence procurement and supporting manufacturers. In particular, the DOT-Chain Defence digital marketplace enables military units to select the equipment they need, while the preferential lending programme helps defence companies secure financing to scale up production.
New Opportunities for Cooperation
Germany is one of Ukraine’s key partners in defence and security. Cooperation between the two countries covers support for Ukraine’s Defence Forces, industrial collaboration, and the development of production capabilities. The involvement of German companies enables Ukrainian manufacturers to expand production, attract investment, and develop technological partnerships.
The First German-Ukrainian Defence and Security Conference was organised by the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine) to mark its 10th anniversary. The event brought together representatives of government institutions, the defence industry, and chambers of commerce and industry to discuss European security, bilateral industrial cooperation, and opportunities for joint projects.
Particular attention was paid to establishing direct contacts between Ukrainian defence companies and German businesses. Such cooperation is expected to facilitate the development of joint production facilities, attract financing, and support the integration of Ukrainian technologies into the European defence industry.