Anna Gvozdiar: Ministry of Defence improves conditions for developing and producing weapons
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is expanding opportunities for Ukrainian defense industry companies, from developing new technologies to testing them and rolling them out to the military. To this end, the Ministry has simplified codification procedures, expanded access to test ranges and military expertise, and improved the rules for handling explosives.
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar spoke about this at the “Comprehensive Defense. From Concept to Action” forum.
Private manufacturers strengthen Ukraine’s defense industry
According to Anna Gvozdiar, Ukraine’s defense industry has grown significantly in recent years. Today, more than 300,000 people work in the sector, with new technologies and production capabilities being developed.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is systematically working to create conditions for further industry development: removing regulatory barriers, expanding opportunities for manufacturers, and ensuring their interaction with the military. Our task is to help arms manufacturers scale up their capabilities and introduce new developments faster to meet the needs of the military.
The Deputy Minister of Defence also stressed that innovation enables Ukrainian manufacturers to rapidly develop new technological solutions in response to the actual needs of combat units.
Simplified procedures and weapons quality control
Simplified procedures and the development of advisory services help defense industry companies move faster through the required stages of developing and testing weapons and authorizing them for operational use.
One of the next tasks is to provide convenient access to information about opportunities and requirements for defense companies, especially those just starting out in the sector.
At the same time, deregulation must go hand in hand with proper quality control of weapons and military equipment. As Anna Gvozdiar emphasized, the speed of introducing new developments cannot take precedence over service members’ safety.
The Ministry of Defence continues to work on removing unnecessary regulatory barriers, developing cooperation with manufacturers, and creating conditions for introducing new defense technologies, while maintaining the necessary quality and safety requirements for weapons.
The Ministry of Defence previously reported on the creation of specialized defense technology centers.
