Defense Manufacturers Register: Government approves an electronic database of defense manufacturers and suppliers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution governing the establishment and operation of the updated Defense Manufacturers Register, an electronic database of manufacturers and suppliers of defense goods, works, and services.
“The updated digital Defense Manufacturers Register represents a fundamental step toward transparent defense procurement. This decision forms part of the State Anti-Corruption Program and our consistent progress toward a modern, efficient digital ecosystem designed to meet the needs of the military,” said Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
The objective is to increase transparency and efficiency in defense procurement, reduce the risk of contracting with unscrupulous suppliers, and promote fair competition in the defense sector.
What the electronic Defense Manufacturers Register will deliver after implementation:
- For contracting authorities: an up-to-date and secure directory of suppliers, along with tools for risk assessment.
- For manufacturers: more transparent conditions for participation in defense procurement.
- For military and political leadership: in the longer term, comprehensive data on defense-industry capabilities to support decision-making.
The Register operates as a closed system with distributed user access rights. This approach reduces the risk of data leakage and ensures a secure environment for participant interaction. The decision was adopted as part of the implementation of the State Anti-Corruption Program.
“During wartime, information on Ukrainian defense manufacturers is sensitive and limited in availability. Consequently, contracting authorities often relied on direct outreach to individual suppliers or informal searches, reducing competition and potentially creating corruption or security risks. The Defense Manufacturers Register will provide a secure link between state defense contracting authorities and manufacturers,” said Oksana Ferchuk, Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization.
“Through the Register, state defense contracting authorities will be able to issue requests for price quotations and obtain verified information on suppliers. Suppliers, in turn, will receive all requests related to the goods, works, and services they have declared in their own electronic accounts. This will ensure more transparent access to procurement,” commented Artem Romaniukov, Director of the Digital Transformation Directorate at the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.