Experimental ammunition production project resulted in the codification of 370 new munitions

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announces the successful completion of another stage in the implementation of the experimental project on the production, procurement, and delivery of munitions, along with the approval of the corresponding report by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 

Launched under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 763, dated 21 July 2023, the project has become a fundamental instrument that has ensured the steady development of Ukraine’s defense industry in the face of russian aggression.

Under the project — which applies to all categories of munitions — substantial progress was made in building domestic manufacturers' capabilities. In particular, 76 new business entities were added to the Register of Participants in the Selection Process and Executors of State Contracts, obtaining manufacturer status for the first time — a development that increased competition and expanded the range of products. Thanks to streamlined procedures, the duration of regulatory approval processes was reduced to just a few days, as the application of 19 existing regulatory acts was temporarily suspended. This enabled accelerated development and delivery: 370 new munitions were codified and authorized for operational use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 250 of which are designed for unmanned systems. 

“The most important results are those visible on the battlefield. The share of mortar and artillery rounds in full configuration manufactured in Ukraine has increased by 50 percent. This demonstrates that closed-loop production cycles have been successfully established,” said Denys Shmyhal.