Portfolio Overview
| Category | Models Approved | Notable Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanned Aerial Systems | Majority share | Nearly 60 fibre-optic-guided platforms added since Jan 2025 |
| Ammunition & Grenades | Multi-calibre drone-borne munitions, launcher rounds | Tailored for precision and loitering applications |
| Electronic Warfare / ISR | Latest jamming, counter-drone, and reconnaissance suites | Designed for frontline saturation scenarios |
| Small Arms & Mobility | Compact firearms, light vehicles, engineering kits | Rapid-deployment focus |
Deputy Minister’s Commentary
Valerii Churkin:
“Drones have moved from auxiliary status to a primary strike component. This month’s approvals reflect that shift.”
Industrial Balance
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Domestic share: ~ 80 % of the new inventory.
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Key local trends:
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Fibre-optic command links for secure, interference-free control.
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Modular payloads to adapt drones for ISR, EW, or kinetic roles.
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Lightweight grenade-launch platforms and rapid-repair vehicle kits to support manoeuvre units.
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Strategic Implications
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Enhanced autonomy – Reduced exposure of operators to electronic counter-measures.
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Supply-chain resilience – Greater reliance on Ukrainian R&D and production lines.
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Operational tempo – Faster fielding cycles as codification procedures accelerate.
All systems cleared in May are now authorised for immediate procurement and deployment across the Defence Forces.
