The military can now submit ratings and feedback on drones via DOT-Chain Defence

The DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace has launched a rating system, allowing the military to rate ordered drones and provide feedback on their use in combat.

The new option will help military units make better-informed procurement decisions — choices will be based not only on technical specifications but also on real combat experience.

Each authorized user can submit a rating on a five-point scale — from 1 (unsatisfactory) to 5 (excellent). Reviews may note both the strengths and weaknesses of drones, as well as the specifics of their use in field conditions, ease of operation, build quality, resilience to electronic interference, and other operational aspects.

At present, ratings are visible only to the military; manufacturers will be granted access at a later stage. This will enable manufacturers to engage directly with end users and respond to comments from military personnel. 

The rating system was introduced at the request of service members, who were the first to participate in the pilot project. In general, this marks just the first step based on the list of proposals gathered during visits to brigades and surveys of service members.

As a reminder, the Ministry of Defence’s decision to implement DOT-Chain Defence simplified procurement processes and increased the autonomy of military units. The military can now order the UAVs they need without lengthy approvals or paperwork — the process takes just a few clicks in the system. The Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine handles financial, legal, and logistical processes, thereby significantly reducing delivery times to an average of 10 days. Over the course of two months of the system’s operation, military units ordered nearly 17,000 drones worth approximately UAH 600 million.