Updated e-Points system: military to be rewarded for sniper operations and lower-tier air defense missions

The Ministry of Defence continues to enhance the Army of Drones Bonus programme by expanding e-Points accrual and adding new operational areas: sniper operations, mobile fire groups, and army aviation. More e-Points will be awarded for innovative use of technology against the enemy.

"E-Points have already changed the approach to warfare. This is about clear incentives, fair rewards, and the rapid scaling of effective solutions. Military units receive resources based on results: the more targets they destroy, the more points they earn. This is a direct incentive that enables units to strengthen their capabilities with new technologies," said Ukraine's Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov.

Previously, the system covered confirmed drone strikes and was later expanded to reward reconnaissance missions and operations involving ground robotic systems. Following the launch of Brave1 Market, units gained the ability to exchange points not only for drones, but also for ground robotic systems and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities — with total orders already exceeding UAH 20 billion.

The updated system encompasses several key areas.

New operational areas for e-Points accrual

Going forward, points will be awarded for verified results achieved by sniper systems.

The system also extends to the air defense domain, including mobile fire group operations and army aviation.

Innovation multiplier

A points multiplier has been introduced for innovative use of unmanned systems. This accelerates the identification and scaling of effective tactics to stay several steps ahead of the enemy in every technological cycle.

“We are building a system where military unit performance directly translates into new technologies, faster deliveries, and enhanced combat capabilities,” Mykhailo Fedorov concluded.