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Partner-funded procurement: MoD becomes a “single window” for all Defence Forces

May 2, 2026, 14:15

The Government has simplified defence procurement financed by international donors.

In addition, a new mechanism now allows donor states to fund procurement for all constituents of the Defence Forces.

The resolution was adopted on the initiative of the Ministry of Defence, with the aim of improving the efficiency of attracting, distributing and using support from international partners.

How coordination changes

Previously, the Ministry of Defence could only define and communicate donor funded needs for those Defence Forces that were under its direct authority.

From now on, the MoD will consolidate requirements across the entire security and defence sector, including:

  • The National Guard
  • The State Border Guard Service
  • The Security Service
  • Other formations engaged in national defence

In practice, the Ministry of Defence will act as a “single window” for interaction with donor states.

This ensures a fairer distribution of international assistance, strengthens coordination with partners, and allows units to focus squarely on their missions in defending Ukraine.

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Partner funded procurement now covers all Defence Forces

The Government has also streamlined the handling of donor state financial resources. Whereas international assistance was previously provided mainly in the form of weapons and military equipment, partners are now increasingly allocating funds for procurement.

The new mechanism enables Ukraine to present donors with coordinated proposals on how such financing should be used, making its attraction and application more effective.

Furthermore, the Defence Procurement Agency (DOT) will be able to use foreign donor funds to make purchases on behalf of all constituents of the Ukrainian security and defence sector.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defence reported that through the Ramstein format alone, partners have provided more than $150 billion in military aid over the past four years to strengthen Ukraine’s defence.