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Foreign companies will be able to upgrade military equipment in Ukraine. Here's how the process will unfold.

The government has decided to involve foreign companies in the modernization of military equipment for Ukraine's Defense Forces. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of outdated technology.
Иностранные фирмы получат возможность модернизировать военную технику в Украине: как будет организован этот процесс?

The Cabinet has decided to engage foreign enterprises in the modernization of military equipment for the Defense Forces of Ukraine. This will enhance the efficiency of outdated technology.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the press service of the Ministry of Defense.

The Ministry of Defense clarified that the updated mechanism now applies to foreign economic contracts for defense procurement and establishes clear conditions for cooperation with foreign partners.

"Foreign companies will be able to participate in the development and modernization of weapons provided they have special permits for the transfer of military technologies and the export of relevant goods and services. Particular attention is given to the modernization of state aviation aircraft, their components and equipment, as well as ships," said Deputy Minister of Defense Brigadier General Anatoliy Klochkо.

The resolution outlines in detail:

  • the procedure for transferring equipment for modernization;
  • requirements for maintaining its operability;
  • issues related to personnel training and quality control.

It is noted that this will allow for the modernization of outdated equipment and improve its efficiency through the application of advanced Western technologies. Additionally, it opens up prospects for foreign partners to create joint high-tech projects in accordance with international standards.

"The innovations will meet the needs for the development of new models and the modernization of existing weapons, military, and special equipment. This will contribute to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression," emphasized Colonel Vladislav Shostak, head of the State Scientific Research Institute of Aviation.

Earlier, we reported that the Ministry of Defense in 2024 allowed over 1300 types of weapons and military equipment into operation. Of these, nearly 75% are domestically produced equipment.

In particular, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine codified and allowed the operation of the armored personnel carrier "Oncilla-Shturm." This is a domestically produced armored vehicle that performs a wide range of tasks.