Getting rid of the 20% VAT on imports of defense-related components was intended to support the production of weapons. But it also created inconsistent rules for domestic producers.
Playbook for Ukraine miltech to enter NATO markets
With export controls loosening, Ukrainian companies will face obstacles entering foreign markets with established rules due to competition and complex regulations.
The evolution of Mavic drones in the Russia-Ukraine war
Mavic drones were not designed for military use, but they’re still wildly popular because of their competitive price and seemingly endless potential for modifications.
A foreign company's guide to field-testing in Ukraine
Testing defense products in Ukraine is growing in popularity because the country’s real combat conditions offer the kind of feedback foreign companies simply can’t find anywhere else.
Attack drones account for approximately 85 percent of targets hit. But there are some things only artillery can do: like hit a target in foul weather conditions.
Ukraine’s defense industry will get a massive boost by building production lines abroad, simultaneously strengthening partnerships and avoiding the risk of being targeted by Russians.
Procurement contracts neglect to include $ for long-term maintenance/repair. So Ukrainian manufacturers currently repair equipment on their own or ask the military to do so, a lose-lose scenario for both sides.
Drones and advances in air defenses have rendered some traditional roles for helicopters mostly obsolete. But Ukrainian forces are discovering new uses.
Ukrainian engineers are building fake howitzers, HIMARS, and aircraft to dupe Russian forces. Using plywood, plastic, and metal, they create accurate replicas that force the enemy to waste resources, protecting Ukraine’s real equipment.
Zelenskyy said the deal could be worth as much as $30 billion. It would bolster Ukraine’s defense industry while also providing Kyiv with the chance to buy American weaponry.
NEW: Ukraine's MoD to merge with Ministry of Strategic Industries
Amid cabinet changes, the new head of the MoD will be Denys Shmyhal. The incoming Prime Minister’s priorities will include defense procurement and deregulation.
The Ukrainian links of America’s legendary SR-71 spy plane
The Soviet Union unwittingly helped its fiercest enemy create the Blackbird, which would then go on to spy on the USSR itself. We dug through declassified CIA documents to find evidence that the metal came from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s new legal structure for defense producers: Pros/Cons
In a new regulatory structure known as ‘Defense City,’ lawmakers are pitching exemptions for arms manufacturers from taxes for ten years and waiving criminal liability in certain cases, among other big changes.
The Ukrainian military is using ground drones to bolster the fortification process, a crucial element to stopping Russian advances on the front line. Until now, fortification has been hampered by corruption and bureaucratic headaches.
Amazon for drones and EW: How the Brave1 Market works
The Brave1 Market was created to overcome bureaucratic obstacles in military procurement. It minimizes the time required to find and order weapons and equipment.
