Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence is expanding opportunities for Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, from developing new technologies to testing and deploying them in the Armed Forces.
To achieve this, the Ministry has simplified codification procedures, provided manufacturers with greater access to military testing grounds and expertise, and improved regulations governing the handling of explosives.
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar outlined these efforts at the “Comprehensive Defence: From Concept to Action” forum. The event brought together representatives of the government, military, business community and civil society to discuss joint approaches to strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
Private Manufacturers Strengthen Ukraine’s Defence Industry
One of the key topics addressed by the Deputy Minister of Defence was the development of Ukraine’s defence industry and the creation of new opportunities for weapons manufacturers.
“Ukraine’s defence industry has grown significantly during the years of full-scale war. Today, the sector employs more than 300,000 people, while new technologies and manufacturing capabilities continue to develop. The Ministry of Defence is systematically working to create conditions for further industry growth by removing regulatory barriers, expanding opportunities for manufacturers and facilitating their cooperation with the military. Our goal is to help weapons manufacturers scale up their capabilities and accelerate the deployment of new developments to meet the needs of Ukraine’s Defence Forces,” stated Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
The Deputy Minister emphasised that advances in defence technologies have resulted from the combined efforts of the government, businesses and society. Innovation plays a vital role in this process, enabling Ukrainian manufacturers to develop new solutions tailored to the needs of the military.
Simplifying Procedures and Ensuring Weapons Quality Control
Anna Gvozdiar also outlined the changes being introduced by the Ministry of Defence to expand opportunities for manufacturers. In particular, simplified procedures and improved advisory services are helping companies navigate the necessary stages of weapons development, testing and approval for operational use. One of the Ministry’s next priorities is to make information on available opportunities and regulatory requirements more accessible to defence companies, particularly those entering the sector.
At the same time, regulatory simplification must go hand in hand with proper quality control of weapons and military equipment. As the Deputy Minister stated, the speed at which new technologies are introduced must never take precedence over the safety of military personnel.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence continues to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers, strengthen cooperation with manufacturers and create favourable conditions for the introduction of new defence technologies, while maintaining essential weapons quality and safety standards.