The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine initiates the conclusion of long-term contracts with domestic arms manufacturers. It is expected that such an approach will ensure the stability of production, promote the development of the defense industry and strengthen the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. About this informs press service of the department.
“Together with the General Staff of the Armed Forces, a number of priority samples of Ukrainian weapons and military equipment were identified. These are the weapons that are critically important for the Ukrainian army to gain an advantage on the battlefield. And the conclusion of long-term contracts with its manufacturers is designed to ensure the reliability of the supply of these necessary weapons.” – noted the First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed its commitment to priority support of Ukrainian manufacturers in providing the army with the necessary weapons and equipment.
“Long-term contracts allow manufacturers to plan their work, attract investments and develop technologies. The procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense has already concluded contracts worth UAH 208 billion with Ukrainian manufacturers.
In particular, with these funds, the Armed Forces receive artillery systems, ammunition, anti-tank missile complexes, mortars, shots to them, armored combat vehicles, trucks, EW equipment, heavy bomber drones, etc. – emphasized the director of the Department of Procurement Policy of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Hleb Kanevskyi.
