Ukrainian technologies are reshaping the global defense industry – Anna Gvozdiar at KIEF 2025
The development of Ukrainian defense technologies today encompasses three key dimensions: security, economic, and political.
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar made this statement during the discussion “Defence Tech: The New Arms Race” at the Kyiv International Economic Forum, where representatives of Ukrainian defense companies, scientists, and the military discussed Ukraine’s role in the transformation of the global arms market.
“All our technologies are developed to protect people and support the military. It is a fast innovation cycle that Ukrainian manufacturers are actively investing in. The first task is to equip the military. The second is to maintain economic stability, in particular through the localization of production. The third is to strengthen Ukraine’s political agency as an equal partner on the global security map,” said Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Gvozdiar.
According to her, Ukrainian developers swiftly respond to frontline needs, while new financial instruments, including the SAFE program and the ‘Danish model’, reflect increasing trust from international partners in Ukraine’s defense manufacturing sector. Ukrainian defense technologies have already transformed the country’s role in the international community. Ukraine has become not only a recipient of assistance and a testing ground, but also a source of technological solutions recognized around the world.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the President of Ukraine’s decision to initiate controlled exports of Ukrainian armaments opens new opportunities for investment in the national defense sector, notably by broadening export markets and fostering conditions conducive to foreign investment. At present, the Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with other ministries and the National Security and Defense Council, is elaborating a mechanism that will establish transparent and secure rules for controlled exports applicable to all stakeholders.
“Ukraine has emerged as a driving force in the transformation of the global defense industry. We have created an open, adaptable system that enables even small manufacturers to develop weapons that make a real difference on the frontline. This is why today, we not only follow international standards, but the world also looks to Ukraine’s unique experience,” concluded the Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine.