Ukraine's Defence Ministry forms network of centres for defence technology development

New system for coordinating defence developments

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has initiated the creation of a network of specialised defence technology centres. The primary function of these structures is to conduct expertise, interact with manufacturers, oversee the development process of new solutions, and facilitate their subsequent implementation within the country's Defence Forces.

Algorithm for military supply

As announced by Defence Minister Yevheniy Khmar, the process is based on a clear algorithm of actions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine determines the military's needs, relying on combat experience, while the ministry's specialised centres take on responsibility for implementing ready-made technological solutions.

«Наше завдання – вчасно та у достатній кількості забезпечувати військо саме тією зброєю та технологіями, які необхідні і дають реальний результат та перевагу на полі бою. Для цього впроваджуємо чіткий алгоритм. Генштаб ЗСУ визначає потреби на основі бойового досвіду, а спеціалізовані центри Міноборони супроводжують впровадження готових ефективних рішень для фронту» (Our task is to supply the military in a timely manner and in sufficient quantities with exactly the weapons and technologies that are necessary and deliver real results and an advantage on the battlefield. To this end, we are implementing a clear algorithm. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine determines needs based on combat experience, while the specialised centres of the Ministry of Defence oversee the implementation of ready-made effective solutions for the front), the head of the ministry emphasised.

Structure and areas of activity

Each centre will be responsible for a specific area of defence technology development. Currently, two key units have already been formed:

• Main Directorate for the Development of Unmanned Systems Capabilities;
• Main Directorate for the Development of Missile Weapons and Artillery Capabilities.

The next stage will be the creation of four additional centres, which will operate in the following areas:

• air defence;
• radio electronic intelligence and warfare, navigation systems, and remote control technologies;
• space policy and technologies;
• deep strike systems.

Project goals

In total, the new system will cover six areas. Its main goal is to translate specific military needs into modern technological solutions, which will contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities.