Conference Snapshot
| Event | Operational Force Development Framework (OFDeF) |
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| Location | Poland |
| Attendees | 300+ delegates from Ukraine, NATO, EU, and allied states |
| Ukrainian Lead | Serhii Boiev, First Deputy Minister of Defense |
1. Key Messages From Ukraine
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Industrial Transformation: Ukraine has rapidly scaled domestic arms production but needs foreign capital to “win the war of industries.”
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Investment Appeal: Boiev showcased ready-to-scale projects that can plug into the European defense-production ecosystem.
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Drone Leadership:
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Battle-proven UAV designs
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Tailored for modern, high-intensity warfare
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Cost advantage vs. imported systems
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Critical Shortfalls:
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Multi-caliber ammunition
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Air-defense and missile-defense assets
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Serhii Boiev: “The future of the democratic world is being decided in Ukraine—systemic, large-scale action is needed now.”
2. Strategic Investment Opportunities
| Segment | Why Ukraine? | Partner Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| UAV Co-production | Combat-tested tech, rapid R&D cycles | Fast market entry, lower unit costs |
| Ammunition Lines | High domestic demand, existing facilities | EU stockpile replenishment, economies of scale |
| Air-Defense Components | Urgent operational need | Shared IP, joint export potential |
3. Coordination Mechanisms
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Ukraine-EU Defense Industry Working Group – launched May 2025 in Brussels to align projects with EU funding tools.
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E5 Ministerial Track – ongoing dialogue with Italy, Germany, France, UK, Poland on long-term defense programs.
Why Act Now?
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Combat-Proven Supply Chain: Ukrainian factories produce under real wartime conditions—an R&D advantage difficult to replicate.
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Shared Security Stakes: Strengthening Ukraine’s industry reduces Europe’s own capability gaps.
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First-Mover Advantage: Early investors gain priority access to IP, contracts, and future EU co-financing.
