Ministry of Defence of Ukraine develops network of six defense technology centers
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is developing a system of specialized defense technology centers. The Main Directorate for Unmanned Systems Capability Development and the Main Directorate for Missile Weapons and Artillery Capability Development have already been established.
The next step is to set up four more specialized centers covering air defense, electronic intelligence and electronic warfare (EW), space policy and technologies, and deep strike systems.
Our task is to provide the military with weapons and technologies that deliver real results and a battlefield advantage, on time and in sufficient quantities. To do this, we are introducing a clear algorithm. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine identifies needs based on combat experience, and the Ministry of Defence’s specialized centers ensure that effective, ready-to-use solutions are deployed to the front.
The goal is to combine expertise, analytics, innovation, and resource support to meet the needs identified by the Defence Forces of Ukraine and to ensure the systematic and forward-looking development of weapons, military equipment, and defense technologies.
Unmanned systems capability development
The Main Directorate will consolidate experience gained from using unmanned systems in combat, prepare proposals on military-technical policy, and oversee projects. This should help adapt equipment more quickly to technological change.
Missile and artillery weapons and surface-to-air missile systems
The Main Directorate for Missile Weapons and Artillery Capability Development develops modern missile and artillery weapons, surface-to-air missile systems, detection assets, and automated control systems.
Its priorities are drafting proposals on military-technical policy, developing domestic production, and introducing the latest weapon models and technological solutions to meet the needs of the Defence Forces.
Air defense systems: strategic planning and assessment
The air defense center will focus on strategic planning for the development of air defense systems. It will analyze and assess the effectiveness of technological solutions, innovative technologies, and promising systems for protecting the skies.
Electronic intelligence and EW, navigation systems, and remote-control technologies
This center will test and assess technologies, plan and oversee projects, and work with developers.
Space policy and technologies for defense
The space center will shape policy and standards for developing space technologies for defense. Its areas of work include satellite communications and the use of Earth remote sensing data.
The center will help provide projects with resources and introduce solutions that strengthen Ukraine’s technological independence.
Deep strike systems: effectiveness, scaling, and testing
The deep strike center will analyze how effectively deep strike systems are employed. Scaling up promising deep strike systems, assets, and technologies will also be a focus. The center will shape approaches to data, metrics, and analytical products and oversee development and testing.
How the General Staff and the Ministry of Defence divide responsibilities
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military command and control bodies define operational needs, capability requirements, and priorities for developing capabilities. They are also responsible for planning and managing the employment of forces and assets. Based on these needs, the Ministry of Defence’s centers will prepare technological and resource solutions and oversee their implementation.
Six centers, one goal: to turn needs identified by the military into modern technological solutions that strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
