MoD allocates additional UAH 1.9 billion for drone procurements via DOT-Chain Defence

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has allocated an additional UAH 1.9 billion, under which the military will be able to order drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence. Fifty more brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have gained access to the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace, increasing the total number of military units using the system to 180.

During the first three months of its operation, almost 100,000 drones, valued at UAH 3.74 billion, were supplied to the military through DOT-Chain Defence. The average delivery time for drones supplied from existing stock is 10 days.

The DOT-Chain Defence marketplace was developed by the State Operator for Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) to supply the military with weapons and equipment. The system brings together brigades, manufacturers, and the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) into a unified, secure digital environment.  Moreover, the Government has recently approved extending the DOT-Chain Defence system to the National Guard of Ukraine.

Military units independently select the equipment they require, while the DPA handles all organizational processes — from contract conclusion to payment processing. This enables the military to receive the necessary equipment in just a few clicks.

DOT-Chain Defence also functions under the ‘Army of Drones Bonus’ program, through which all components of the Defence Forces of Ukraine are supplied. The system currently includes 200 items of equipment — FPV drones, fixed-wing drones, strike copters, and more — produced by 49 Ukrainian manufacturers.