Herman Smetanin founded three private companies after leaving Ukroboronprom

Establishment of the first business entity

Herman Smetanin, who served as the General Director of the state concern Ukroboronprom in 2025–2026 and as the former Minister for Strategic Industries, began building his own business network two months after his dismissal. This information is contained in the Unified State Register.

On 23 September 2026, two months after his dismissal, the 34-year-old Smetanin registered the first company named Airmission Ukraine. The size of this entity's charter capital was 1,000 UAH. The main type of activity for the firm was defined as the operation of head offices.

Expansion of the enterprise network

On 7 October, the former head of Ukroboronprom registered a second enterprise — LLC Airmission Engineering. This company specialises in research and experimental development in the field of other natural and technical sciences. The charter capital of the LLC was 80,000 UAH.

On 23 October, Smetanin registered a third enterprise — Mission Defence. Its charter capital is also 1,000 UAH, and its profile of activity mirrors the first company: the operation of head offices.

Common characteristics of the companies

All three mentioned limited liability companies share common features. Their legal address is located in Kyiv, and Herman Smetanin serves as the manager and ultimate beneficiary of each entity.